Which is best to buy – petrol or diesel?
Geraldine Herbert explains some of the main points to take into consideration when choosing a fuel type Deciding whether a diesel or a petrol powered car is the more economical choice for you is not a simple decision and purchase price is only one of many factors to consider. If you choose two almost identical cars, one petrol and one diesel, you are likely to pay a premium for the diesel model. For example a 5 door...
Why are fuel prices back in the news?
Despite the fact that across the water fuel prices are failing in Ireland they continue to rise writes Geraldine Herbert Are fuel prices on the increase? -According to the AA petrol prices have risen by 13% since the beginning of the year and diesel by 8% But hasn’t the price of oil dropped? -Global oil prices had recovered in the last few months but in the last few weeks they are dropping again and have now dipped back below $50 a...
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
You may have heard of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) but did you know it is an environmentally friendly car fuel that could knock euros off your fuel bill? Suzanne Keane explains all So what is it? Anyone who’s ever watched King of the Hill will have heard of “Propane”, otherwise knows as Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Autogas. Basically it’s a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases which can be used as a heating...
Have Diesels Become A False Economy?
In the last six years all the vehicles I’ve owned have been diesels, I’ve repeatedly spoken highly of them to customers and pushed forward the benefits of diesel, but times are changing and I’m beginning to realise that petrol engines could be the way forward from now on. Are diesel cars becoming a false economy asks Hannah Gordon? The average prices at the pumps in the Ireland is 154.9 cent per litre for Petrol and...
Kia Carens v Peugeot 5008 v Toyota Verso
At the heart of a good MPV is a simple design brief; it needs to be fun to drive and cope with the demands of family life. We tested three new arrivals the Kia Carens, Peugeot 5008 and Toyota’s Verso. What is it? Each of the three are seven seat MPV’s. The Toyota Verso is the only one available that offers the option of five or seven seats. Who is it aimed at? It is hard to beat a good MPV for everything from the mundane school runs...
