Tips for Parallel Parking
The thought of parallel parking can strike fear in the heart of even the most experienced drivers writes Geraldine Herbert Parallel parking is generally considered a challenge for any driver to master and unless you are one of those people who park on the street outside your home every day, the chances are it’s not a skill you will have forced yourself to master. A few easy tips can take the stress out of parallel parking and...
Winter Solstice – The Longest Night of the Year
Sunday 22nd is Winter Solstice or the longest night of the year so we have some advice when driving in the dark writes Geraldine Herbert In Dublin, the sun will rise at 08:37 am on Sunday and set again at 16.07 pm so the chances are you will be driving to work or home in the dark. Driving in the dark can cause fatigue – plan your journey, scheduling at least one stop every two hours. Don’t ignore warning signs of fatigue....
Top 10 Tips for Buying a Used VW Camper Van
Fancy taking to the road in a Camper Van this Summer? Before you decide to buy one check out our top ten tips gleaned from Camper Van Owners So tempted to buy one? here are some words of advice from Camper van owners. 1) Ask someone who really knows VW campers to look at it with you. 2) Don’t buy a shell as a renovation project if you’ve no practical experience and don’t buy a...
Most Read Stories of 2013 ……..
From reviews of “boutique” cars to tips on how to cope with sizzling weather, you read a lot on WheelsforWomen in 2013. Here are the Top five car reviews, features and driving tips of the year based on page views. Our top five Car reviews 1. Opel ADAM Glam 1.4i Opel’s “boutique” rival for the Mini and Citroen DS3, the ADAM, is certainly striking but is it a case of style over substance? We find out 2. Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Elegance...
Great Deals for Under €10,000
There’s a motor out there for eveyone from the cheap and cheerful to a little bit of luxury writes Suzanne Keane The drop in new car sales over the past few years has created a shortage of good second hand cars. But with a bit of time and research the savvy car buyer can still drive away with a good deal. Here are 12 used cars we recommend, that you should be able to find for around €9,000. With the arrival of Dacia to the Irish...
