New Year, New Car?
There may be plenty of bargains out there for a new car but if you’re happy with what you have why change? Just a little elbow grease can make it feel brand new writes Suzanne Keane 1. Interior Scrub your carpets, treat any stains and make sure to sort out any nasty smells. Make sure the plastic/vinyl is gleaming and if your seats have any tears or scuffs or if the foam has faded check out your local scrapyard or eBay for a new...
Bright Guide To Car Bulbs
Car bulbs are a critical component of your car but few of us know much about them so Suzanne Keane has a handy guide. Every make and model car takes different bulbs so you need to know what’s required for your own car. You should always have spare bulbs in the boot and know how to change them. Most bulb manufacturer’s and re-seller’s websites will tell you what bulbs your car takes. Firstly, lets talk about headlights. You will need...
Work out your Actual Fuel Consumption
Have you ever actually worked out how much a journey would cost? Or how many €’s you spend a week on unnecessary trips? Suzanne Keane offers some tips for working out your actual fuel consumption Most manufacturers will give a rough guide of the consumption of a car but the only way to truly work out what you’re using in your car is to measure your own consumption! It’s always best to buy fuel in number of litres,...
Torque Versus BHP
What is the difference between BHP (Brake Horse Power) and Torque writes Suzanne Keane Brake Horse Power has been around since engines were first invented. It was a measure that compared the power of a horse – a James Watt experiment in the early 1700s calculated that a horse could raise 330lbs by 100 ft in one minute – to an engine. This method of measuring horse power was used in the UK and USA. The Germans invented...
Oil Warning Light
One warning light on your dashboard which generally requires immediate attention is the oil light writes Suzanne Keane If the light is red when it comes on you need to pull in and turn off the engine immediately! Of course, if it’s not safe to pull in get to a safe place as soon as possible. Driving your car without oil will cause major damage and probably result in needing a replacement engine! So what can cause the oil warning light...
Which is best to buy – petrol or diesel?
Geraldine Herbert explains some of the main points to take into consideration when choosing a fuel type Deciding whether a diesel or a petrol powered car is the more economical choice for you is not a simple decision and purchase price is only one of many factors to consider. If you choose two almost identical cars, one petrol and one diesel, you are likely to pay a premium for the diesel model. For example a 5 door...
