Ten things we learned about Travel and Car ownership in Census 2016
Jun16

Ten things we learned about Travel and Car ownership in Census 2016

The latest census shows more of us are spending longer in our cars and leaving earlier writes Geraldine Herbert   The number of people commuting to work increased by 10.7% from 1.70 million in 2011 to 1.88 million in 2016. More of us are cycling than before, in fact cycling to work recorded the largest percentage increase of 42.8 per cent over the five years. We are spending longer getting to work; the average stated journey time...

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First Drive: Renault Captur
Jun15

First Drive: Renault Captur

With sharper styling, more engines and few nice touches inside Renault is set to Captur the imagination all over  again writes Geraldine Herbert   What is it? The Renault Captur created quite a stir in the booming crossover market when it hit the roads in 2014. Injecting a little more fun into the market, this compact and affordable Renault was aimed squarely at customers wanting a small crossover but requiring a little more...

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Is PCP Car Finance the right option for you?
Jun14

Is PCP Car Finance the right option for you?

Consider all your options and read the small print when deciding how to finance your new car writes Geraldine Herbert What is a PCP? PCPs are a form of car finance based on a HP agreement. However unlike HP or a bank loan the payments are typically lower and at the end of the agreement you have the choice of whether to make that final payment to own the car or not.   How does a PCP work? With a PCP, repayment is broken down into...

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The best deals and offers for 172
Jun14

The best deals and offers for 172

Thinking of buying a 172 car? Check out our guide to the best deals writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy Alfa Romeo‘s Mito as it is being offered with an upgrade worth over €2,750. The ‘Super Sport’ offer includes sports leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone air conditioning, tinted windows and red painted brake calipers and prices start from €21,266. There are also savings of over €4,900...

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SEAT Ateca 1.4
Jun13

SEAT Ateca 1.4

It seems every car maker wants a slice of the compact SUV segment and SEAT is the latest to join the competition writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  SEAT’s first SUV has found favour with Irish buyers and already accounts for 30% of their sales this year. Styling? Outside, it is robust and handsome and SEAT have struck a nice balance  between muscular aggression and  style with the design of the Ateca. Under the Bonnet?...

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