5 convertibles that could be yours for around €12,000
While new convertibles are expensive you’ll be amazed by the bargain price of a used one, we have 5 drop-tops that could be yours for around €12,000 writes Suzanne Keane Fiat 500c (2010) The Fiat 500C (2010) is the ultimate city convertible. The simple roof design doesn’t take away from the design of the car and as the fabric hood just retracts it doesn’t interfere with boot space (an impressive 182 litres in such a small car)...
Choosing Breakdown Cover
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are with general maintenance and servicing your car will let you down! Unfortunately it’s only when this happens that you find out how good or bad your breakdown cover is writes Suzanne Keane So what are my options? Usually your insurance policy will come with a basic level of breakdown cover (double check to make sure). Depending on the company this will cover roadside help and a tow...
Summer Events 2014
From drifting to classic car events, petrol heads are well catered for this summer writes Suzanne Keane When – 24th & 25th May What – Irish Drift Championship Round 2 Where – Fermoy, Co. Cork More information at Irish Drift Championship When – 25th May What – Limerick Classic Car Show Where – Limerick Racecourse (M20 Exit 4). Entry €5, kids free! More information at www.limerick-classic-car-club.com ...
Jargon Buster – A to Z of Car Terms
Motoring is full of abbreviations you’ve probably never heard before, so if you hear your DPF is blocked, or someone you know just bought a ZEV never fear- it’s probably in our list writes Suzanne Keane A-Z of Car Terms AWD – All wheel drive (or another way of saying 4 wheel drive!) BHP – Brake Horse Power (A measure of the engines horsepower) CRD – Common Rail Diesel (This is where a single pressurised fuel line supplies...
First Drive: Alfa Romeo Giulietta
The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta promises, new engines, a fresh face and even more technology than before, So does it deliver? Suzanne Keane went to the Isle of Man to find out. What is it? 2014 improvements to Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta include updated styling, new engines and some new technology! First impressions of the Alfa Romeo Giuilietta? There’s no doubt that Giulietta is a head turner and the new 2014 model comes with a new front...
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