Mercedes-Benz Announces A-Class Prices
Prices have just been announced for the stunning Mercedes Benz A-Class. With an aggressive stance and heavily sculpted bodywork this is one hatchback that will stand out. Due here in December prices sit in the €26,435 to €28,550 bracket and there’s a choice of three specifications and equipment lines – Style Pack, Urban Pack and Sports Pack. Two engines are available a petrol A180 version and an A180 CDI diesel...
The Damaging Facts About Parking your Car
New figures from the UK suggest only 3% of motorists whose vehicles were damaged while parked were left contact details from the other party, shocked? Perhaps not surprisingly, car door dents were the most common damage to parked cars with nearly two-thirds of motorists reporting this type of damage. Paintwork scratches or key lines accounted for 61% of damage, while 32% of motorists surveyed by vehicle auction specialist, British...
Volkswagen Cross Polo 1.2 Tdi
We drive the VV Cross Polo and discover this rugged new Polo comes with an air of adventure What is it? Volkswagen’s Cross Polo is a beefier and rugged looking version of their popular Polo hatchback. Who is it aimed at? If you love SUV styling, but not the colossal fuel bills or the unwieldy road presence then the VW Cross Polo will definitely appeal. The funky colour options target a young urban dweller while the spacious...
Showroom Shine – Part 3
This week, to conclude our Showroom Shine series, Suzanne Keane outlines some to those final finishing touches to really make your car gleam! If you missed part 1 or 2 you can see them by clicking on the links below! Showroom Shine Part 1 – Paint Preparation Showroom Shine Part 2 – Polish & Wax Showroom Shine – Part 3 The finishing touch Black Plastics – If your plastics are in fairly good nick all...
Electric Cars
The push to electric vehicles is on. All major car manufacturers have either electric models already in production or at least one in the pipeline. But is it realistic to think that 10% of all Irish cars on the road will be electric by 2020? But will the infrastructure be sufficient to sustain electric cars on Irish roads? I was in my local town recently and I parked somewhere where I don’t usually park. I looked up and to my surprise...
