Euro NCAP announces best in class awards for 2022
The Euro NCAP announces best in class awards for 2022 the safety organisation’s busiest-ever year. These are the cars that achieved the highest overall scores, based on their results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable User Protection and Safety Assist technologies. For the very first time, this list includes two cars from Tesla and two Chinese newcomers to the European market. These results underline...
Second Hand Car Parts
Buying used car parts is a great way to keep costs down but there are certain parts you should always buy new warns Suzanne Keane Using 2nd hand car parts is not only kind to your pocket but can also be a good method of recycling and improving your eco-credentials! Surprisingly the newer your car is the better the value you can get on the second hand market – the parts will be newer and you can track down items that are usually only...
Car Finance Terms Explained
Thinking of buying a car but don’t speak the language of loans? Check out our handy car finance glossary writes Geraldine Herbert APR – Short for Annual Percentage Rate. This is the amount of interest charged on the loan, including any fees. All lenders must calculate the APR in the same way so it is not only the best way to compare loan providers but it shows how much you’re actually going to pay over the period of the...
How to appeal
Outraged by a parking ticket or a clamping decision, or simply dismayed at failing your driving test? Here’s how you can appeal and what you need to do, writes Geraldine Herbert The Driving Test On average, 46% of those sitting their driving test fail it. If you are one of the unlucky ones it is possible to appeal but there are a number of steps you need to follow. As appeals against driving test results are heard by a judge in...
WIN a Peter Mark Gift Card and more …
One lucky winner will have €50 to spend this Christmas in Peter Mark Enjoy some end-of-year pampering in any Peter Mark salon nationwide on us with a €50 Peter Mark Gift Card. One lucky reader will win the Gift Card but we also have 2 hair travel sets to give away. The first is a Redken Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner Duo set and the second is a L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo and Mask Set. To be in with a...
Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60
Renault’s new electric car is a tempting, eye-catching car with lots of clever tech features — and a touch of Gallic flair writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This week’s test car, the Renault Mégane E-Tech, caused quite a stir and it seemed no age group was immune to its charm. Everyone from random passersby to teenage girls had something to say about the striking exterior Is it a looker? With concept-car looks and a very...
