First Drive: Nissan Pulsar
Nissan has returned to the hatchback world with the new Pulsar and Suzanne Keane has been driving it What is it? The Qashqai launch back in 2007 signalled the end of the Almera for Nissan but they’re hoping to re-enter the top of the C-Segment market in 2015 with the launch of their brand new Pulsar which is being built at Nissan’s Barcelona factory. First impressions of the new Nissan Pulsar? The Pulsar name was last seen in Ireland...
NCT Regulations for Vintage Cars
Vintage Cars currently don’t need to hold a valid NCT cert but for how long more? The RSA seem to think it’s time to change the law writes Suzanne Keane. Under current legislation in Ireland private cars that were first registered before 1980 do not need to hold a valid NCT cert (or equivalent). However the RSA will be reviewing this exemption over the coming months to bring it in line with EU legislation. The options below that...
What to watch out for when buying a car
Buying a car can be a daunting experience – no matter how prepared you are! Before you hand over the cash make sure you’re done your research advises Suzanne Keane Our Checklist The ad – Before you make a call do an online search for the phone number and email address on the ad. There’s a good chance you’ll come across other items for sale from the same person. When you do make the initial call listen out...
First Drive: Ford Mondeo
The new Ford Mondeo should have been with us two years ago but on first impressions the fourth generation Mondeo was worth the wait writes Suzanne Keane What is it? New from the ground up and with an impressive range of styling, engineering, technology and performance the long awaited fourth generation Mondeo finally arrives in Ireland. First impressions of the new Ford Mondeo? The new Mondeo is certainly a great looking car – the...
Flood Damage
With heavy rain wreaking havoc across parts of the country, Suzanne Keane explains how to check your car for flood damage It’s never advisable to drive through floods but what do you do if your parked car is submerged in flood water? Once the water subsides more than likely you won’t be able to just jump in and drive it away! Firstly it’s important to figure out how deeply the car was submerged – you can usually see where the...
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