PCPs – An affordable way to buy a new car
The long-suffering motor industry has come up with a new payment plan in an effort to allow customers to buy new cars without feeling the pinch. Geraldine Herbert explains what PCPs are and how do they differ from other forms of car finance. Despite a fall in the number of cars sold in the first six months, the car industry is responding with some tempting new finance offers to encourage buyers back into the showrooms. These days few...
Meet the Coopers
We went to “Meet the Coopers” at Morrison MINI in Cahir, Co. Tipperary last weekend. Meeting family can be a daunting and stressful experience. But not such was it meeting the MINI Cooper family last Saturday at Morrison MINI in Cahir, Co. Tipperary. On first impressions they are practical but eclectic (Countryman), fun-loving (Hatch), sporty (Paceman), and just a little bit crazy (John Cooper Works GP)! The MINI showroom had a...
Shocks and Springs
You’ve changed your tyres, fixed up those brakes but what else can you do to improve the safety and handling of your car? This week Suzanne Keane looks at shocks and springs Your suspension is responsible for handling abilities and driving pleasure while making sure you have a comfortable journey. The most common types of suspension consists of shock absorbers (dampers), springs and linkages. But why do you need to replace them?...
The Hidden Dangers of the Camera Phone
There is a new parking peril to look out for ladies – the camera phone. But is it fair to video someone’s feeble attempts at parking? A few months ago on www.wheelsforwomen.ie we looked at the perils of parking. The challenge of the parallel park, concrete pillars that come out of nowhere in underground car parks, bad lighting, missing parking meters, and too tight spaces; we touched on all of the dangers that lie in store for...
“Meet the Coopers ” – Test Drive Event
All you need to bring you up to speed with MINI 10am, 22nd June, Morrison MINI The MINI range has expanded to Seven models – Morrison MINI are hosting a test drive day for anyone interested in getting behind the wheel of a brand new MINI. Starting at 10am on the 2nd of June Morrison MINI are offering you the chance to take a stroll down the red carpet and get up close and personal with Ireland’s Celebrity MINIs. This will be a...
Shakin’ That Ass – Renault’s styling hits and misses
Renault has hit a bit of a bum note with the posterior styling of the current Laguna hatchback. This week we look at some of Renault’s other styling hits and misses over the years. It’s not often that carmakers come out and criticise the styling of their own cars but that’s just what Renault did last week. Chief operating officer at Renault, Carlos Tavares, has criticised the styling of the Renault Laguna hatchback for...
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