10 driving habits that are costing you money
Habits may be hard to break but if they are costing you money it’s time for a rethink writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Driving in the wrong gear – To drive more efficiently don’t rev the engine and change up into a higher gear as soon as it is possible, correct use of gears can save you up to 15% of your fuel bill. 2) Ignoring warning lights – While many drivers don’t understand the most common dashboard warnings remember they...
Eight ways to be a Greener Driver #EarthDay
We have some tips for driving on a greener path writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Go electric – If changing your car why not consider a plug in hybrid or an electric car? If you do a mix of urban and motorway consider a plug-in hybrid and dip into the electric car experience of plugging your car in overnight. Ideally, buy the greenest option you can afford – and don’t underestimate how good electric cars are. Ireland is currently let down...
What’s in store for the Motorist in Budget 2022?
Budget 2022 could see drivers face higher car prices and fuel prices writes Geraldine Herbert Fuel prices Excise Gap between Petrol and Diesel – Currently excise on petrol is 11.6 cents higher per litre than diesel. The lower excise on diesel was originally conceived as a support to businesses reliant on diesel as fuel, but the gap in taxes paid between petrol and diesel has also substantially increased the number of diesel cars...
Five ways to cut the cost of running a car
From smart parking to reducing your insurance premium, we have some tips to make driving a more economical option writes Geraldine Herbert Owning a car is expensive, from the initial purchase price to keeping it on the road so for motorists feeling the pinch, here are a few ways to keep running costs down. Look after your car Cost-cutting on maintenance is a false economy and will cost you more money in the long run. Regular checks on...
How to ensure your car survives Level 5
During the current lockdown many of us are parking our cars for a prolonged period writes Geraldine Herbert A few tips to ensure your car survives the lockdown 1) Give your car a thorough clean Germs are not only likely to be lurking in footwells, air vents and armrests but recent research found that Staphylococcus was found in abundance on steering wheels and driver seats, car mats, gear stick and door handles. It is estimated that a...
