Practical and Actionable Tips to Reduce Your Driving Anxiety
Jan24

Practical and Actionable Tips to Reduce Your Driving Anxiety

It is common to feel nervous when driving. It is thought in Ireland alone, that more than 60% of the population of drivers are not as confident as you’d expect even after successfully passing their driving test so we have some tips to reduce anxiety. Although both men and women can feel jittery when getting behind the wheel, particularly in those first few months after, women often have a hard time adjusting to driving on their...

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Shop around for the best 191 deals
Jan24

Shop around for the best 191 deals

January may be nearly over but there are still some very tempting offers for new car buyers, writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy an Audi. The German car maker’s 2019 Experience Audi Sales Event is still running nationwide. As part of the event, Audi is offering finance packages from 2.9pc. At BMW dealerships around the country, savings of 5.1pc, or an average saving of €3,296, is available on new BMW models....

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What is a Green card and why would you need one?
Jan23

What is a Green card and why would you need one?

In the event of a no deal Brexit motorists travelling between Britain and Ireland will need a Green Card but what is and how do you get it? Geraldine Herbert explains   What is a green card? Currently, when you take your car to any country within the EU including the UK you are covered by the terms of the EU Motor Insurance Directive (MID).  Essentially what this says is that anyone who holds a  motor insurance policy in an EU...

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8 Factors that will shape the Motoring Landscape in 2019
Jan16

8 Factors that will shape the Motoring Landscape in 2019

Political factors will shape the motoring landscape in Ireland in 2019, writes Geraldine Herbert Brexit With less than 74 days to go before the UK deadline, a no-deal Brexit is more likely than ever. If the UK leaves without a deal, UK car exports to the EU would become subject to a 10pc tariff under World Trade Organisation rules. A subsequent devaluation of the pound could see European car prices rise as much as 21% in the UK and UK...

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The ten safest new drives for 2019
Jan10

The ten safest new drives for 2019

Thatcham Research has revealed the ten safest new cars vying for the What Car? Safety Award 2019, set to be announced on January 22. With two nominations each Volvo and Audi  while Ford, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Peugeot models are also included Matthew Avery, judge and Director of Research at Thatcham Research  “It’s clear that occupants of the latest cars are at a lower risk than ever. But not resting on our laurels,...

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Stay Safe this New Year’s Eve
Dec29

Stay Safe this New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is a chance to end the year with a bang. Here are some tips for celebrating while staying safe   Hosting a party? If you are planning a New Year’s Eve party make sure to provide plenty of food to keep your guests from drinking on an empty stomach and avoid salty snacks that encourage people to drink more. Ensure there is a plentiful supply of non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers and others who prefer not to...

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