Motorists Drive Less as Costs Continue to Rise
Six out of 10 drivers are reducing the journeys they make in their cars because of the rising costs of motoring. In a UK survey by specialist insurance broker Adrian Flux Insurance Services, 60 per cent of those questioned said they were using their car less than before after being hit hard in the wallet by the escalating price of keeping a car on the road. Some of the decrease in use of the family car is attributed to internet...
Interior Clean
If you consider how much time you spend in your car vs. time spent in your living room you would understand why it’s so important to keep it looking/smelling good! Not only is clean interior better for your mood, it’s also healthier! No-one wants to be breathing in dust and bits of dirt! A well-kept interior will also increase the value when it’s time to sell. Firstly, take out anything you don’t need! Not only...
Why Motorists Are Getting What They Pay for at the Pumps
A recent survey by the AA claimed that 16% of fuel pumps in Ireland are inaccurate. At a time when motorist are struggling to cope with the high cost of fuel and making every effort to become more fuel efficient and get the best possible value, such news is alarming. The study which was based on 176 pumps forms part of a pilot study carried out by the AA technical team and found that 1 in 6 pumps were dispensing inaccurate levels of...
Car Rental With a Twist
Do you like the convenience of having a car but hate paying for fuel and coping with the ever increasing high cost of tax & insurance? An innovative system to allow access to cars by the hour may be just the solution! A significant number of urban dwellers have joined residents of other major cities in giving up their cars and turning to alternative forms of car use. A new car sharing system in Ireland, GoCar plans to persuade...
Ramps and Rumble Strips
We have looked at the perils of parking, but now it’s time for a rant on ramps and rumble strips. We find out why they can be even more perilous than a trip to the car park! Even President Obama has had a close encounter with a ramp in Ireland. During his visit to Ireland in May 2011, a big Cadillac in his entourage got stuck on a small ramp leaving the American Embassy in Dublin. That horrible bang that has been played thousands of...
