Shop around for the best 191 deals
January may be nearly over but there are still some very tempting offers for new car buyers, writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy an Audi. The German car maker’s 2019 Experience Audi Sales Event is still running nationwide. As part of the event, Audi is offering finance packages from 2.9pc. At BMW dealerships around the country, savings of 5.1pc, or an average saving of €3,296, is available on new BMW models....
A burning question – Petrol or Diesel?
Petrol or diesel? It’s one of the first questions car buyers need to ask Petrol or diesel – which is right for you? There are many factors to consider when buying a new car. How much will it cost me to run? How much fuel will the car use? How much will my tax and insurance cost? Size, colour, brand, model, there are many different options to consider across the market. So when it comes to the type of fuel, how do you know...
Diesel imports are only part of the problem
There is a glut of older diesels on our roads and its not just as a result of imports writes Geraldine Herbert With only weeks to go to the budget there have been calls from within the motor industry to ban the importation of used cars from the UK. James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland, said that unless a ban is introduced on cars imported from the UK that do not meet the current Euro 6 emissions standard, it will be impossible for...
First Drive: Mazda6 Tourer
Perhaps it’s time we ditched the SUVs in favour of the maligned estate car writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? For many the attraction of an estate car is lost, it’s not a purchase that appeals to the senses but one that placates the need for space, an assortment of hooks and flat-pack furniture. It should come as no surprise that car makers go to increasing lengths to disguise their load luggers, calling them...
Seven Reasons to go Electric
If you’re in the market for a car, there has never been a better time to go electric writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Reduced Tolls – From Sunday 1st July 2018, electric car owners can avail of 50% off tolls nationwide. 2) Cheaper to Run – According to the CSO the average driver does 318 kms per week. Driving that distance a week in an electric car (eg. Nissan Leaf) will cost you just €4.04 a week to charge as opposed to...
