Five reasons why used car prices are on the rise
Cars typically start to lose value as soon as you drive them off the forecourts so what is happening this year? Here are some of the factors influencing used car prices. 1) Brexit Following months of negotiations, a Brexit deal was finally secured last Christmas Eve. However, it was not good news for car buyers and now if importing a car from the UK you have to pay VAT and in some cases customs duty of 10%. As are result in...
Daisy’s 1st Race Car
Daisy’s 1st Race Car is a great story that little girls and boys will all equally enjoy – however there is an important underlying message for girls. The book is intended to highlight that sports and in particular motorsport and STEM are available options to little girls too. Author Laura Hannon, a mechanical engineer was the only female on her Engineering Course in university and after working in a male-dominated field for 10 years,...
What’s in store for the Motorist in Budget 2022?
Budget 2022 could see drivers face higher car prices and fuel prices writes Geraldine Herbert Fuel prices Excise Gap between Petrol and Diesel – Currently excise on petrol is 11.6 cents higher per litre than diesel. The lower excise on diesel was originally conceived as a support to businesses reliant on diesel as fuel, but the gap in taxes paid between petrol and diesel has also substantially increased the number of diesel cars...
The evolution of horse racing in Ireland: From tradition to online betting sites
Horse racing has long been a part of Irish culture and history. The Irish people’s fascination with horse racing dates back to the 16tth century, and it continues to be a dominant event today. For many people, it’s something they always look forward to. Of course, with such an exciting event, you can’t avoid the topic of horse race betting. This makes watching the event a lot more exciting and interesting. Let’s examine how horse...
Five ways to cut the cost of running a car
From smart parking to reducing your insurance premium, we have some tips to make driving a more economical option writes Geraldine Herbert Owning a car is expensive, from the initial purchase price to keeping it on the road so for motorists feeling the pinch, here are a few ways to keep running costs down. Look after your car Cost-cutting on maintenance is a false economy and will cost you more money in the long run. Regular checks on...
Stress on the Road
Traffic, tailgating, slow drivers and ignorant manoeuvring are just some of the things that can lead to stress behind the wheel writes Suzanne Keane It may seem safe to scream and shout at other drivers from the confines of your own car but the anger hangs around long after they’ve driven away and that’s only going to stress you out! Awareness Keep your eyes on other drivers. If they seem distracted or disorientated keep a safe...
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