What’s a Head Gasket anyway?
We’ve all heard of them but what exactly is a head gasket? It’s probably one of the most common “serious” engine issue that drivers encounter but not many seem to know much about what a head gasket does or what it means when it gives up. The head gasket sits between the top (cylinder head) and bottom (cylinder block) of your engine – as these are made from different types of metal they expand and contract...
Working Week – Aisling Doyle
We have asked some of the many women working in motoring to share their Working Week with us. This week we catch up with Aisling Doyle, Vehicle Acquisition Supervisor for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Monday I’m up at 6:00. I shower, get dressed and do my hair. I have time for a quick bowl of porridge and a pint of water. I’m on the road before 7:00. I’m in work just before 8:00 at which time I check my emails and reservations for the week...
Dishing the Dirt on the Germs in your Car
We might be familiar with the places bacteria like to hang out in the home or office but did you know that your car could be harbouring its own colony of bugs? We reveal the places in your car where bacteria just love to hide out in. Halloween has just past but there might still be some ghouls lurking in your car.Spilt your coffee this morning in the car? By lunchtime there might be one million bacteria making your cup holder their...
What does the new EU tyre labelling legislation mean for motorists
From tomorrow you will be able to tell straight away which tyres will help you save fuel. Every new tyre has to come with a new easy-to-read label displaying information on three essential aspects of the performance of a tyre: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. By way of clear and easy-to-understand pictograms the label will help you make informed choices when buying tyres. Similar to the well-known energy label...
Working Week – Emma Toner
We have asked some of the many women working in motoring to share their Working Week with us. This week we catch up with Emma Toner, Marketing and Communications Manager of Peugeot Ireland Monday – 6.50am: Get up, get ready, get going! Drop son to childminder. Monday is press day for me. I arrive in the office at 8.45am and boot up the pc, with a coffee in hand. I check what press cars are going out that day, send a text or email to...
