Seven things to know about the 2018 Range Rover Velar
Land Rover has unveiled the first new Range Rover in a decade, the Velar writes Geraldine Herbert The new model will sit between the entry-level Range Rover Evoque and the larger and more expensive Range Rover Sport. Based most likely on the Jaguar F-Pace we would expect the new SUV to be offered as a two- or four-door with five-seats. The name Velar is an old code-name for pre-production Range Rovers and is derived from the...
Don’t Get This Season’s Killer Look
The RSA has issue a warning to Irish woman about how they wear their seat belts writes Geraldine Herbert Simply wearing a seat belt is not enough to ensure your safety according to a new report by the RSA A study of 300 women aged 17 to 34 found that more than a third of younger women admitted to misusing a seatbelt by wearing it under the arm and over half of those interviewed said that their friends wore the seatbelt under the arm....
Beware of Stolen Cars
Over 6,000 cars are stolen in Ireland every year, with 2,000 remaining unrecovered so how can you avoid buying a stolen car writes Geraldine Herbert Many stolen vehicles are sold to unsuspecting buyers but unfortunately if you buy a stolen car you will not only end up losing the car but also the money used to pay for it. So how do you ensure that the car you are buying is not stolen?. VIN Number – Find out the location of the...
PCP deals from €350 or less per month
Thinking of buying on a PCP (Personal Contract Plan), we have five cars for €350 or less per month writes Geraldine Herbert BMW 1 series BMW’s baby Beemer is still one of most impressive hatchbacks on the road. Available in three or five door versions and three trim levels. There are a host of diesel and petrol engines to choose from and regardless of which you opt for its still one of the most engaging cars to drive from the frugal...
Tips For Safer Roof Box Driving
With many family hitting the road next week for the Midterm using a roof box is a great way to gain some much needed space so we have some tips for travelling with an extra load writes Geraldine Herbert Tips for safer roof box driving: Check your car’s manual to make sure that the load, including the weight of the roof rack itself, doesn’t exceed the maximum. This limit tends to be quite low. Ensure that your load is...
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