Brace Yourself For An Nct…
Brace yourself for the dreaded NCT, its as much a test of the owners nerves as the car writes Guest Blogger Barbara Scully As a passionate feminist I am loathe and slightly ashamed (nah, not really, I am also a realist) to admit that in our house there are some jobs that are boy jobs. Boy jobs include going to the dump, getting coal and logs, and car stuff. When absolutely necessary I have stepped unto the breach on all fronts...
Braking it in…….
We all know that brakes and tyres are the most important safety features of your car but how do they actually work? Suzanne Keane explains all All you have to do is push on the brake pedal and the car stops… seems simple? But what if your brakes didn’t work? When you press the pedal, it displaces the brake fluid (which is why it’s important to keep the brake fluid at the correct level). Under normal circumstances,...
What Do Car Warranties Cover?
Not all warranty policies offer the same protection – so you need to read the small print, writes Suzanne Keane A car warranty is supposed to offer peace of mind and protect you from hefty repair bills. There are, of course, conditions so before your car starts to fall apart you need to aware of what exactly is covered under warranty and more significantly what is not. Most warranties cover a certain period of time following purchase...
Car insurance costs soar by over 35% in less than two years
Comprehensive cover has spiralled in the last 18 months, so what can motorists do, asks Geraldine Herbert Car insurance is on the rise and motorists are likely, on average, to pay €300 more for a comprehensive policy this year than they did in 2014. Fraud, legal fees, lack of enforcement and regulation of the insurance industry are all being blamed for hikes of over 35% in the cost of premiums. At a time when motorists should be...
How to save on your car insurance
We have some useful tips on how to drive down your insurance costs writes Geraldine Herbert Before you buy – Research the insurance costs before you buy your vehicle then consider the year, make and model. Think about dropping Fully Comprehensive Insurance for Third Party Fire and Theft as it is normally a lot cheaper. It is not an option for everyone but certainly it is one to consider if your car is worth less than €2,000....
Why are fuel prices back in the news?
Despite the fact that across the water fuel prices are failing in Ireland they continue to rise writes Geraldine Herbert Are fuel prices on the increase? -According to the AA petrol prices have risen by 13% since the beginning of the year and diesel by 8% But hasn’t the price of oil dropped? -Global oil prices had recovered in the last few months but in the last few weeks they are dropping again and have now dipped back below $50 a...
