Overloaded – When it comes to your car less is most definitely more
Suzanne Keane advises that when it comes to your car less is most definitely more We’ve all seen those photos of overloaded cars online – and of course that famous Mr. Bean scene….. But is there a limit to what you can put in your car and what could actually go wrong? It’s tempting to start loading up the back seat once the boot is full but make sure you can still see out all the windows clearly and that...
Bank Holiday – 5 Minute Maintenance Tips
Bank holidays during a lockdown are a great opportunity to give your car some TLC and you would be amazed by what you can achieve with a spare few minutes writes Suzanne Keane These maintenance tips won’t take long, but done regularly, they can keep your car happy! 1. Oil Too much oil in your engine can be just as bad a too little! The level on the dipstick should be somewhere in between the 2 marks – as...
Switching to an Automatic car
Suzanne Keane shares tips for manual-transmission drivers, faced with the challenge of driving an automatic car Most of us in Ireland learn to drive cars with manual gearboxes and although it may seem easier, the first time you sit in a car that’s automatic can be daunting for some. It may seem simple – D for Drive, R for Reverse but what exactly are the rest? N stands for Neutral – this is for when you...
Spring Clean Your Wheels
Spring-cleaning is not just about your home. With more time on your hands with the current lockdown its time to turn your attention to your car, Suzanne Keane offers tips on how to spring clean your car Summer may finally (fingers crossed) be on the way. It’s funny how that little bit of sunshine last week was able to increase the amount of shiny cars (along with vest tops and sunglasses) on our roads…. Is your car due a little spring...
Review: Axkid One
Suzanne Keane tries out the latest Axkid One What is it? For anyone who has researched car seat options, Axkid needs no introduction. Founded in Sweden 10 years ago their focus is on child safety and promotion of extended rear-facing seats for families. The Axkid Minikid (read review here) is one of the most popular extended rear-facing seats on the market and Axkid moved towards the ISOFIX market last year with the release of the...
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