Four Classic Cars worth a second look
Seduced by the allure of classic cars on a recent trip to the Mediterranean, we have four cars worth a look if you want to enjoy a classic car this summer writes Hannah Gordon. Following a recent trip to the Mediterranean I was amazed at how many classic and vintage cars were still being driven so regular by their owners. They thought nothing of jumping into a 40 year old French antiquity and dashing off into the nearest town. Every...
Ford Kuga v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester
Geraldine Herbert casts her eye over three new compact SUVs What is it? An ever increasing array of crossovers and SUVs are fighting for our hard earned cash this year. Subaru’s Forester, Mazda’s CX-5 and the Ford Kuga are all competing for sales in this popular market sector. Who is it aimed at? From urban schoolrun soft-roaders to rugged looking warriors for families looking for a compact SUV in the €30K price range...
Family Cars and Sheep
We asked Sinead Canny-Ruddy, ‘Young’ mother of Annie, wife of Dickie, rally driver, car mad with a bag and shoe obsession to give us her Top 10 Unconventional Tips when it comes to buying a family car….. When it comes to buying a family car, why do we all act like sheep? Why do we suddenly lose the ability to think of nothing else but this car MUST fit the big expensive designer buggy that we bought when Little Jimmy...
Car Security Tips
Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Suzanne Keane If someone breaks into your car it’s not just lost possessions that will cost you money – repairing damage done by the thief can also hurt your pocket. There are a few simple steps you can follow to try and reduce the chances of this happening. Choose where you park carefully – park on a busy street or in attended car parks if...
20 Fuel Saving Tips
The increasing price of fuel is on the minds of most drivers these days. We have 20 fuel-saving tips that can be surprisingly effective writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Remove all non-essential items from your car and don’t forget to include the boot! 2) One of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve fuel is to change driving styles. Drive smoothly, so no harsh accelerating or braking. 3) Check tyre pressures regularly, any...
