Asleep at the wheel – coping with tiredness behind the wheel
Driving fatigue has been found to be a bigger danger on the road than drink driving so as the evenings get brighter and thoughts turn to Summer and long journeys we have some tips for coping with tiredness behind the wheel writes Geraldine Herbert Tiredness and Driving – the Risks If you drive while tired not only are do you risk actually falling asleep at the wheel but also of being much slower to react and respond to your...
Nikki Hayes drives the Skoda Karoq
Our Guest Reviewer, DJ Nikki Hayes has been checking out Skoda’s newest SUV the Karoq When it comes to Skoda – I’m a fan. Its like following an artist for years and when they release some new tracks, you draw breath wondering whether or not they’ll continue to impress you. This is how I felt with the Skoda Karoq. The Karoq has replaced the Yeti with the appeal of the mid-sized crossover aimed and women and young people....
Safety First – Tips For Safe Do-It-Yourself Car Maintenance
When you’re working on your own car it’s always easier to just jump right in and get going but before you do think about your safety writes Suzanne Keane Unfortunately accidents happen so you should always take the necessary precautions to stop your car from injuring you or someone else. At the side of the road – Always carry a warning triangle! If you have to pull in, get as far off the road as...
Nine things to know about Personal Contract Plans (PCP)
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) recently released their report into the use of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance writes Geraldine Herbert 1) On average consumers spent almost 4½ times longer selecting the car in comparison to considering how to pay for it.An average of 9.7 hours is spent by most car buyers researching cars at home and 7.2 hours physically viewing cars. By contrast an average of only...
Saving Money on Your Car Insurance
Our friends in Blue Insurance have some ways to save money when insuring your car Saving on your car insurance can seem like an impossible task, However, by understanding the following factors, you can be in the strongest position possible as you start to shop around: Your Car: Factors like age, model, engine size and number of drivers will massively impact on the premium you are offered. In some cases, it may even be worth or...
Jaguar E-Pace
Jaguar’s latest SUV looks the part but lacks the edge to justify the price writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? SUVs are the lifeblood of car makers as more families opt for something sportier than an estate and more substantial than a hatchback. Sales of crossovers and SUVs are expected to more than double by 2020 and they have become the go anywhere, all-conquering family transport. While none of us may actually venture off...
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