Lise Andersen’s First Car …….
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1955 VW Bug. The year was 1969. I didn’t choose it – it chose me. It was a ‘hand-me-down’ from my big brother who had taken it over from our mom. It had done a few miles at that point but still ran like a dream – partly because my big brother was a serious engine buff and loved tinkering with it. He even (built and) dropped a Porsche...
Highway to Hell – The best and worst roads to drive
I experienced my first snow of 2013 last week while crossing the Connor Pass (between Dingle and Tralee). A few minutes later Kerry County Council were advising people to use other routes as snowfall had made the pass too dangerous to use! I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with the Connor Pass. The drive from Tralee to Dingle was always fun, but when travelling in the opposite direction the edge, and sheer drop are much...
Ultimate Chick Car Winner …
We asked you to vote for your Ultimate Chick Car. The results have been counted and we reveal the wheelsforwomen.ie Ultimate Chick Car! And the winner is…the Range Rover Evoque! Coming in just a whisker ahead of the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Range Rover Evoque has taken the wheelsforwomen.ie Ultimate Chick Car crown. The lady-like cousin of the classic, mud-slinging 4×4 is stylish and sleek, but it’s still a practical beast. In...
Opel Mokka SE 1.4i 140bhp (4×4)
Opel has finally added a compact SUV to their range, we spent a week behind the wheel of their newest addition What is it? It may sound like a new type of coffee but the Mokka is Opel’s first ever compact Sports Utility Vehicle and competes with established rivals such as the Skoda Yeti. Who is it aimed at? From young families to empty nesters, the chunky Mokka supermini-sized SUV should appeal to a broad base of customers. The...
Samantha Kelly’s First Car ……
What was your first car and why did you buy it? It was a Fiat 127 and my Dad bought it for me when I was 18! I’d just got a job in the bank and he was really proud of me so got me the car to get me to work. What did you pay for it? Er…nothing…..Daddies are great! How did it change your life? It was great, I could go to my (then) boyfriend’s house and go on fishing trips with him lol What was the longest trip you ever took in the car?...
