New Online Child Car Seat Check Service
The lockdown is no excuse not to have your child’s car seat checked to see if it is correctly fitted writes Suzanne Keane The Road Safety Authority has been running the free “Check it Fits” service for a number of years. Usually, they tour the country all year round providing an invaluable service to parents checking that child car seats are correctly fitted and making sure that children are in the right seats for their age,...
Tips for buying a used car
Buying a used car? How can we make sure we’re getting a good deal and not a rust bucket? Suzanne Keane has some tips When buying a car it’s important to research what you need, what you can afford and also what the common problems with your chosen model are! The tips below will give you an idea of what to look out for when buying second hand – 1. Mileage Check this against the most recent NCT cert. Look at the...
What is my car actually worth?
The value of your car can vary depending on a number of factors. So how do you know how much your car is worth, Suzanne Keane explains? More than likely you have a figure in your head – maybe it’s what you paid for the car, maybe more but have you ever actually thought about what the value of your car is? The first step in getting an accurate idea of what your car is worth is to look online. There are plenty of Irish websites that...
SEAT Leon 1.5TSI 150hp Xcellence
Practical and fun to drive, there is lots to like about the new SEAT Leon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? I was a huge fan of the first SEAT Leon but they certainly lost their way with its replacement in 2005. The 3rd generation was a huge improvement harking back to the good old days and while this new Leon is more spacious and practical it doesn’t seem to have lost its spark. Who is it aimed at? The Leon offers the benefits of a...
Buying your first car
What you should think about when buying your first car; Suzanne Keane has some advice If you’ve never driven before choosing your first car can be a nightmare. Of course, it’s important to take driving lessons from a professional but if you want plenty of practice before your test it’s always useful to have your own set of wheels. 1 – Don’t Supersize it Unless you’re planning on travelling long...
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