Long Term Parking
If you are going to leave your car parked for a while there are a few simple things you need to do before hand. Suzanne Keane has some tips for taking your car off the road Whether it’s because of an extended holiday or just to save some cash, it may be necessary from time to time to park your car up for more than just a few weeks. But what should you do beforehand? Paperwork – If your car won’t be taxed while...
Jennifer Mullan Back At Kirkistown
Jennifer was off north once again to Kirkistown for Round 9 & 10 of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane championship It has seemed like an age since my last update but we had about a month of a brake in the calendar before heading back to Kirkistown in Co.Down again for the penultimate meeting of the year for us, rounds 9 & 10 of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane Championship. Originally we were only to have one race at this...
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI
The VV Golf GTI has raised the hot hatch bar with every iteration so can we expect anything less from the new one! We find out What is it? The Volkswagen Golf GTI defines hot hatches as no other single car does. Steeped in history this car simply oozes iconic status in a way that few cars can rival. The seventh-generation Golf GTI is the latest version. Who is it aimed at? Pressures to reduce CO2 emission, fuel economy and the...
First Drive – BMW 4 Series Coupé
Due here in Oct, we travelled to Scotland to find out if the BMW 4 series Coupé is more than just a rebadged 3 series What is it? On paper the 4 series is merely a coupe version of a 3 series saloon with a couple less doors but in reality the two cars actually share only a bonnet. First impressions of the new 4 Series Coupé? Smaller than a 6 but bigger than a 3, the new 4 series Coupé is a stunning looking car. Ingrained sportiness...
Concept Cars
There will be a host of concepts cars on show at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. This is our guide on what it takes to make a concept car splash at one of the biggest motoring shows of the year. 1) Give it a wacky, futuristic design Concepts are good for generating a bit of buzz around a brand and getting people talking (and gawping). It’s a chance for designers to get very creative at the drawing board. From the teaser...
