A new tougher test comes in this week for all new cars.
From September 1st, the new WLTP standards will come into force so what does it mean for new car prices and motor tax writes Geraldine Herbert What is changing? The current method of testing fuel economy and emissions for new cars is to be replaced. Condemned for its inability to reflect real-world mpg, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced across Europe, including Ireland on September 1, 2018 by the Worldwide...
Running on Empty
Running out of fuel is not only an inconvenience but can do costly damage to your car writes Suzanne Keane A study from Topaz has shown that 60% of motorists will only fill up their car when it’s in the red. The study has also shown that 1 in 10 of us have run out of fuel while driving. While running out of fuel on the go may seem like just an inconvenience it can cause damage to your car (along with making you late). Even running...
How much tax does the Motorist pay?
With the budget only days away we take a look at how much tax the motorist is already burdened with writes Geraldine Herbert How much tax is charged on a new car ? The Hyundai Tucson is the bestselling car in Ireland this year but how much tax is paid on a new car? If we break it down Hyundai Tucson Executive 1.7 Selling price – €32,070 VRT – €4720 (charged at 17%) VAT – €5,114(charged at 23%) So the total amount...
So Your Car Won’t Start?
Suzanne Keane looks at some of reasons why your car is not starting You’re running late, it’s raining, you finally make it into your car and turn the key and nothing happens…. The most obvious reason is a dead battery but if a quick jump start doesn’t fix the problem it could be one of the issues below! This information won’t help you to fix the problem but it may help you to understand what has gone...
The old motors that just keep on giving
Given how hard is it to tax, insure and maintain an older car, why do so many of us drive them? By Geraldine Herbert Siobhan Carroll almost cried when she traded in her black 2002 Suzuki Swift. For 12 years she owned “Sammy” the car that saw her through college, two jobs and 165,000 kilometres. “I have nothing but good memories of the car,” says Siobhan. “One of the best was a journey from Dublin to Kerry for an October...
