Tips for buying a used car
Buying a used car? How can we make sure we’re getting a good deal and not a rust bucket? Suzanne Keane has some tips When buying a car it’s important to research what you need, what you can afford and also what the common problems with your chosen model are! The tips below will give you an idea of what to look out for when buying second hand – 1. Mileage Check this against the most recent NCT cert. Look at the...
What is my car actually worth?
The value of your car can vary depending on a number of factors. So how do you know how much your car is worth, Suzanne Keane explains? More than likely you have a figure in your head – maybe it’s what you paid for the car, maybe more but have you ever actually thought about what the value of your car is? The first step in getting an accurate idea of what your car is worth is to look online. There are plenty of Irish websites that...
Stay safe in heavy rain and wind
Met Éireann is warning of widespread and heavy rain and strong winds around the country today so we have some tips writes Geraldine Herbert Met Éireann is forecasting heavy and persistent rain over the next few days so some tips for driving Slow down! It takes longer to stop in wet weather. Try to avoid areas which are prone to flooding, Allow for slower speeds, delays and potential congestion so give yourself extra time. Leave more...
Parking Survival Tips
Getting from A to B may be stressful but it’s nothing compared to the hazards and challenges of parking. We have some parking survival tips writes Geraldine Herbert Reverse into a space Where room is limited it is much easier to reverse into a car space than it is to drive straight in, it simply takes practice. It is also much safer to drive out of a space as it avoids backing into unknown traffic when your field of vision is...
Buying your first car
What you should think about when buying your first car; Suzanne Keane has some advice If you’ve never driven before choosing your first car can be a nightmare. Of course, it’s important to take driving lessons from a professional but if you want plenty of practice before your test it’s always useful to have your own set of wheels. 1 – Don’t Supersize it Unless you’re planning on travelling long...
