The Three W’s of Car Servicing
It may be a pain but regular car servicing is a necessity to keep your vehicle in tip top condition and to identify any problems before they become a major issue writes Suzanne Keane When? Depending on the make and model of your car it may let you know when a service is due via a dash warning or a garage sticker will inform you when the next service is due. Either way once a year is the maximum amount of time you should allow...
Polyurethane Versus Rubber – why choose one over the other?
Which to choose Polyurethane or Rubber, Suzanne Keane explains what you need to consider. A tell-tale knocking sound, an NCT failure or something just not feeling quite right in the steering and handling are all signs that your bushes could be in trouble So what are they? Where a metal chassis meets a moving part in your car a bush is required to protect the joint, reduce noise and eliminate vibration. In most vehicles these...
Getting ready for a D.O.E. Test
Commercial Vehicles need to pass a D.O.E. test so we have some tips about what you need to know writes Suzanne Keane If you’ve branched out into the world of commercial vehicles you might have escaped the need for an NCT but your pride and joy will have to pass a D.O.E. test instead! So what is it? It’s a roadworthiness test that’s carried out on commercial vehicles in Ireland – it can be known as a DOE, CVRT (Commercial Vehicle...
Five tips to cut the cost of servicing
With rising fuel prices, road tax, insurance and parking is it any wonder that more and more people are opting to hold on to their car for longer. But the older your car is the more expensive it is to keep on the road, so we have five tips to cut the cost of servicing writes Geraldine Herbert Shop around An older car can cost up to 50% more to maintain each year than a new one, so it pays to shop around when it comes to...
Car Security Tips
Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Suzanne Keane If someone breaks into your car it’s not just lost possessions that will cost you money – repairing damage done by the thief can also hurt your pocket. There are a few simple steps you can follow to try and reduce the chances of this happening. Choose where you park carefully – park on a busy street or in attended car parks if...
Get the right deal to finance your new car
Spending hours finding a car to suit your needs but failing to research how best to finance it can cost you dearly in the long run writes Geraldine Herbert Nearly half of new car buyers will seal the deal within 30 minutes of setting foot inside the showroom, according to recent survey. But buying a car is a two stage process so it’s worth thinking about how you will fund the purchase long before you start short-listing...
