Some simple steps to get you through the NCT
Over half of all cars tested by the NCT don’t pass with most defects being easy to avoid like faulty light bulbs or worn tyres writes Geraldine Herbert There were just under 1.5 million NCT tests carried out last year and more than half of the cars tested failed first time. However those that fail usually have an issue that is very simple to fix either by the driver or by a mechanic before the day of the NCT. Broken headlights,...
Catch me if you can
Sinead Canny explains why she is looking forward to a sober and heavily jet lagged St Patrick’s Weekend all for the love of Motorsport St Patrick’s weekend sees the 39th running of the world famous West Cork Rally based in the picturesque town of Clonakilty. It’s a very special event for me as I am in the very fortunate position to get to co-drive for my brother at this year’s event for the first time ever....
Best Cars of Geneva Motor Show 2017
Our Hannah Gordon selects the best cars of the Geneva Motor Show, the biggest international Motor show of the year McLaren 720S Just by the crowds gathered around the McLaren stand you could immediately tell how well the new McLaren 720S was received at Geneva. The 720S boasts impressive figures to match its equally beautiful styling, a 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 produces 720ps and pushes the McLaren to 100km/h in just 2.6...
Ways to improve road safety
Recent research shows us that there are many ways to improve road safety writes Geraldine Herbert Understanding our frailty and vulnerability on the roads is crucial to making our roads safer but research show us that we all need to share the responsibility for improving safety. This includes road users, road designers, vehicle manufacturers, transport companies, State and local Government and road safety agencies. What...
Put the Pedal to the Metal
Fancy a day of accelerated fear and fun? If you’re a speed freak looking for a fix, there is some good news Trackdays.ie are back with another of their extremely popular car track days at Mondello Park on Monday 20th of March. Following their last two sell-out days, the next track day will run to a similar format on the 2.2-mile full international circuit at Mondello. The event runs an ‘open’ pit lane which means that drivers...
Think before you Park!
Operation Enable is a new initiative designed to target motorists who illegally park in disabled bays writes Geraldine Herbert A new initiative known as Operation Enable has been launched from today by Gardaí in Dublin to remind motorists to respect disabled parking bays in Dublin City Centre. Vehicle owners are being warned that if they don’t, they face a serious fine, with an €80 fine for the first offence, rising to €120 if...
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