The risks of buying a car privately
It’s a tricky business and if something goes wrong, you have little legal protection, writes Geraldine Herbert A former Olympic athlete has highlighted the perils of buying a used car privately. Shane Healy told Claire Byrne Live last week that he had been scammed out of €2,000 in a terrifying ordeal at Tyrrelstown, Dublin when buying a second-hand car. Healy, who reached the semi-finals of the 1996 Olympic Games, revealed how...
7 Things All Women Should Know About Selling Their Car
Contrary to popular belief, selling your car can be a quick and painless process. With a few hours of research and preparation, you can have your vehicle listed online for a fair price. To help keep you organized, here are seven things you should know about selling your car. How to Determine an Asking Price There are a number of steps for evaluating your car’s worth. Compare your car’s make and model online – The first step is to use...
Buy a used car with confidence
When buying a used car, how do you know that the car is reliable or that it is actually worth the price tag writes Geraldine Herbert While your lifestyle needs and budget should be at the top of your list of things to consider there are a few simple steps you should take to ensure you’re getting a good car for the right price. 1) Pay the right price Do some research to determine if you are being asked to pay a fair price. Search...
Working Week – Siobhan Cott
We have asked some of the many women working in motoring to share their Working Week with us. This week we catch up with Siobhan Cott , Service Manager at Barlo Motors, Main Ford & Nissan Dealers Monday I am up for 6.30 a.m. every working morning. After a quick shower & good breakfast to set me up for the day I am on the road for 7.30 a.m for an 8.30 a.m. start. As my office is in the service reception area I get all...
