Discounts and deals galore for the savvy car buyer
Christmas can come early, if you don’t need 151 plates says Geraldine Herbert The start of a new year may be a good time to make resolutions, but if you are after a car bargain the end of the year is the best time to get a great deal on a new or nearly new car. So while many new car buyers relish the idea of a 151 registration plate for those who are prepared to settle for a 142 or 141, the savings can be significant. There are...
First Drive: Opel Corsa
With sales of over 12 million in the past 32 years it’s hard to overestimate the importance to Opel of their new Corsa writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With a new chassis and suspension, new engines and classier inside and out this is the fifth generation Corsa, First impressions of the new Opel Corsa: Its immediately recognisable as a Corsa but now also as part of the Opel family with hints of the Adam to the front while the...
Our Cars of the Year 2014
From small city cars to high performance models 2014 did not disappoint so choosing the ones that stood out is not an easy task writes Geraldine Herbert Hyundai i10 High on my list is the Hyundai i10. In a year that saw a succession of new city cars the i10 stands apart as a grown up and sophisticated interpretation of a classic city car that blends reliability, practicality and economy with smart styling and a focus on refinement....
Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDi
Has the new Audi TT “Totally Transformed’ into a true sports car, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Audi TT is one of the most recognisable cars on the road so keeping it fresh and relevant without straying too much from the iconic original, is a challenge for Audi. When the second generation model arrived in 2005 it had more power and improved dynamics but the driving never quite managed to match its super model good...
Can Changing Your Driving Style Really Cut Fuel Bills?
Can a small data logger from Ford help you reduce trips to the petrol pump? We asked three wheelsforwomen readers to put it to the test. As the price of fuel continues to rise, motorists looking to save money are becoming more conscious about ways to boost their vehicles’ fuel efficiency. But what can motorists do to keep their fuel bills down? The most obvious response in recent years has been to avoid large, fuel-guzzling cars...
