Overloaded – When it comes to your car less is most definitely more
Suzanne Keane advises that when it comes to your car less is most definitely more We’ve all seen those photos of overloaded cars online – and of course that famous Mr. Bean scene….. But is there a limit to what you can put in your car and what could actually go wrong? It’s tempting to start loading up the back seat once the boot is full but make sure you can still see out all the windows clearly and that...
Bank Holiday – 5 Minute Maintenance Tips
Bank holidays during a lockdown are a great opportunity to give your car some TLC and you would be amazed by what you can achieve with a spare few minutes writes Suzanne Keane These maintenance tips won’t take long, but done regularly, they can keep your car happy! 1. Oil Too much oil in your engine can be just as bad a too little! The level on the dipstick should be somewhere in between the 2 marks – as...
Switching to an Automatic car
Suzanne Keane shares tips for manual-transmission drivers, faced with the challenge of driving an automatic car Most of us in Ireland learn to drive cars with manual gearboxes and although it may seem easier, the first time you sit in a car that’s automatic can be daunting for some. It may seem simple – D for Drive, R for Reverse but what exactly are the rest? N stands for Neutral – this is for when you...
Repair or Replace, when is it time to trade up?
When the cost of repairs exceeds the value of your car it is probably time to think about trading up writes Geraldine Herbert We may all relish the smell of a new car but the reality for most is quite different. But just because your car is old or has high mileage is not a reason to change it. Today’s cars however are far more reliable than before so if it’s not giving you any problems, hold on to it. Taking good care of your car is...
Weird and Wacky Car Names
We recall some of the more eccentric car names writes Geraldine Herbert The global success of cars such as the Ford Focus or the Volkswagen Golf confirms that the holy grail for car markers is to produce something that appeals in all four corners of the world. But coining a name that conveys the same amount of allure and panache across different cultures is something entirely different. Over the last few decades, consumers have been...
