KIA NIRO IS VOTED WOMEN’S WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR SUPREME WINNER 2023
63 women motoring journalists from 43 countries across five continents choose their best car of 2023 The journalists judging the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Kia Niro as the World’s Best Car for 2023. The announcement of the winner coincides with International Women’s Day, a very special date not only because it gives women a voice but also because of the link in many countries between the...
What to do when something goes wrong
What do you do if you’ve bought a car and now there’s a problem asks Geraldine Herbert I recently bought a car and now I’ve discovered a fault. What can I do? The first thing to do is contact the seller and let them know what the issue is and find out what, if anything, they are prepared to do about it. If you have bought from a dealership you are covered by consumer law so the car must be of merchantable quality. So given its age...
10 driving habits that are costing you money
Habits may be hard to break but if they are costing you money it’s time for a rethink writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Driving in the wrong gear – To drive more efficiently don’t rev the engine and change up into a higher gear as soon as it is possible, correct use of gears can save you up to 15% of your fuel bill. 2) Ignoring warning lights – While many drivers don’t understand the most common dashboard warnings remember they...
Five Romantic Cars for Valentine’s day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so here are five cars to help bring out your romantic side writes Geraldine Herbert It is that time of the year again and love is in the air. We reckon at wheelsforwomen nothing says “be mine” more than a romantic car so whether you are off for a weekend escape or a first date, here are our 5 cars of choice to sweep your valentine off their feet. #1 Mazda MX-5 Jump in and drop the top,...
5 signs that it’s time to change your car
Here are five signs that it’s probably time to replace your car writes Geraldine Herbert There are many ways to justify changing your car but sometimes it is not simply a choice rather there comes a point when your long-suffering vehicle just can’t be expected to go on 1. Your mechanic knows you by name – Costly repairs are the first sign that you may need a new set of wheels. Generally, if your monthly car...
Nissan Ariya EV Evolve
Nissan invented the crossover and was an electric car pioneer so can its eagerly awaited all-electric incarnation, the Ariya, live up to expectations writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? More than 15 years ago, the carmaker Nissan replaced its humble Almera hatchback with the Qashqai, a car that would prove to be a phenomenal sales success and spawn a host of rivals. Research by Nissan had revealed how motorists didn’t like the poor...
