Review: Axkid Minikid (2018) Car Seat
Suzanne Keane tries out the latest Axkid Minikid What is it? Axkid were founded in Sweden in 2009 – with their Swedish roots it’s not surprising that their main focus is child safety on the road and promotion of extended rear facing seats. They are so committed to the cause that they have halted development of any products which would encourage parents to forward face a child before they have outgrown a rear facing 25kg seat. The...
First Drive: Ford Focus
Despite ever increasing sales of SUVs, the Focus is a hugely significant addition to the Ford line up writes Suzanne Keane What is it? 20 years after it was first launched the Ford Focus has been rebuilt from the ground up and is hoping to be as popular as its predecessors. First impressions of the new Ford Focus? The new model is wider and lower with a wheelbase that is 52mm longer than the previous version. The overhangs to the...
First Drive: Maserati Levante
Suzanne Keane gets behind the wheel of Maserati’s first SUV the Levante What is it? When you think of Maserati an SUV may not be the first image that pops into your head but the Italian manufacturer has taken this luxury segment by storm with the arrival of the Levante which following its launch was their highest selling car across 72 countries. First impressions of the new Maserati Levante? Manufactured in the Mirafiori plant...
Boiling Point – Why is your Car Overheating?
Suzanne Keane gives a few reasons why your car may be overheating! 1. Coolant – Check your coolant level! This is designed to cool your engine so if it’s not topped up it won’t be doing its job properly. Be wary of topping up with water as this will dilute the effectiveness of your coolant and may freeze in cold weather. It’s also important to use the correct type of coolant – mixing them can cause...
Running on Empty
Running out of fuel is not only an inconvenience but can do costly damage to your car writes Suzanne Keane A study from Topaz has shown that 60% of motorists will only fill up their car when it’s in the red. The study has also shown that 1 in 10 of us have run out of fuel while driving. While running out of fuel on the go may seem like just an inconvenience it can cause damage to your car (along with making you late). Even running...
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