10 trends that will shape motoring in 2018
We look at some of the trends likely to shape the motoring landscape in Ireland in 2018 writes Geraldine Herbert Trend #1 – E-mobility The future maybe electric but 2018 is unlikely to be the breakthrough year. While many companies are committing to Electric cars we are unlikely to seem much change in the choice of EVs until 2019 or later so for now the short supply and unreliability of the current charging infrastructure will...
My highlights of the Motoring Year
From small cars packed with technology to fast cars loaded with power, narrowing the 2017 new car list down to just a handful isn’t an easy task, writes Geraldine Herbert Over the past year, I’ve swapped countless car keys and spent hours behind the wheel of many cars both home and abroad. Awarding one a car of the year title is a difficult thing to do; cars are more than simply about price, boot capacity, power output and...
What you need to know about Residual Value
Residual value is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a car and one of the most overlooked writes Geraldine Herbert While all cars depreciate, some lose much less value than others. Motorcheck.ie recently analysed a cross-section of used 3-, 5- and 10-year-old car prices in various segments from 2010 to 2015 and found that in all cases the price for these cars in 2015 had risen sharply from the prices charged in...
Why you should consider a rear facing seat
While rear facing child seats are the norm for new-borns in Ireland a growing number of parents here are going against the flow by refusing to forward face their children once they have outgrown infant carriers writes Suzanne Keane Extended rear facing is not a new phenomenon. In Sweden the recommendation is that children should sit rear facing at least until the age of 4 and the new European i-size regulations will ensure that...
10 daft things drivers do
When it comes to driving we’re all guilty of making silly mistakes but now a new study has uncovered the daftest things we do on the roads. Research by LeaseCar.uk has found the silliest mistakes that consistently make driving more difficult than it needs to be The ten daftest things that motorists do (in no particular order) 1. Put petrol in a diesel car, or vice versa Everyone knows a horror story about this. If you’re lucky,...
Put your money on the Favorit
Launched 30 years ago, the humble Skoda Favorit helped to turn around the fortunes of the Czech carmaker Some of our younger readers might be shocked to learn this but once upon a time Skoda’s were considered rubbish. No, let me correct that. Skoda’s were rubbish. Rear engined, air-cooled, perambulating contraptions with all the charm of a finger in the eye. What does a Skoda have in common with a bathtub? You can’t be seen in public...
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