Putting the sparkle back in your engine
An open road and a growling V8 engine may be at the root of many supercar dreams but like any dream it won’t last forever and what can be done once the magic has faded and that big block is only fit for the scrapheap asks Suzanne Keane Jeff Bibby of Tallaght Powder Coating came across a Ford Windsor V8 engine which had seen better days while looking for something a little different for a display stand at a show. The once...
Picking the Perfect Wheels!
Maybe you are bored with your steel wheels or your existing alloys are looking a little tired. New wheels can make or break a car – but before you choose a style you need to know what will and won’t fit your car. Suzanne Keane guides you through the maze that is the perfect wheels The first step to deciding on your new wheels is to take off one of your existing wheels and look at the back of it to see if anything is...
2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DSL SVE DAP
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery but can the Nissan Qashqai keep ahead of rivals asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The Nissan Qashqai’s success may have earned it the nickname “Cash Cow” but since the original version was launched plenty of rivals have appeared on the scene. Who is it aimed at? The reason the Qashqai has been so successful comes down to its versatility – it offers a practical family car with 4×4...
Braking it in…….
We all know that brakes and tyres are the most important safety features of your car but how do they actually work? Suzanne Keane explains all All you have to do is push on the brake pedal and the car stops… seems simple? But what if your brakes didn’t work? When you press the pedal, it displaces the brake fluid (which is why it’s important to keep the brake fluid at the correct level). Under normal circumstances,...
Ford Mondeo Vignale 2.0 Duratec 180PS
Ford targets premium buyers with their luxury trim level, writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The eagerly awaited new Ford Mondeo arrived on our shores late in 2014 and the “Vignale” model is intended to attract drivers looking for a little more luxury and exclusivity – the Mondeo Vignale will only be available at specialist Ford Stores (4 in Ireland) and comes with lifetime collection and delivery for servicing requirements....
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