First Drive: Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagens new Touran is an ideal compromise for those needing space for 7 but who also long for a hot hatch writes Suzanne Keane. What is it? While MPVs may not be the most appealing of vehicles on the road the new Touran’s handling certainly doesn’t feel like that of a boring family car. First impressions of the new VW Touran? It may not look all that different from the outside but the new Touran is 130mm longer than the previous...
Winter Car Preparation
With shorter days and darker evenings approaching it’s time to get ready for winter writes Suzanne Keane Firstly, make sure to keep the following items in the boot for emergencies – Torch Hi-Vis vest Raincoat Wellys Warm Blanket Warning triangle Phone number for a breakdown service Can of De-Icer It’s a good time of year to get your car serviced and to get a general check-up done – as you don’t...
Tyre Wear and what to look out for
Suzanne Keane explains why tyres do not wear evenly on your car In an ideal world our tyres would wear evenly all round so that we could get the best value from them. Unfortunately, due to road conditions and suspension design in certain cars this isn’t always possible. There are however some tell-tale signs that there could be another issue with your car if your tyres aren’t wearing evenly! Over inflation – If your tyres are wearing...
What Are Car Diagnostics?
So what exactly does the term “Car Diagnostics” mean? Suzanne Keane explains all One of the most common complaints you hear about garages these days is how much they charge for “switching off” a dash light or for “plugging the car into the computer”. But what is it they actually do? Since the early 90s most cars have come equipped with an E.C.U. (Engine Control Unit). Over time these have grown – and become more...
Polyurethane Versus Rubber – why choose one over the other?
Which to choose Polyurethane or Rubber, Suzanne Keane explains what you need to consider. A tell-tale knocking sound, an NCT failure or something just not feeling quite right in the steering and handling are all signs that your bushes could be in trouble So what are they? Where a metal chassis meets a moving part in your car a bush is required to protect the joint, reduce noise and eliminate vibration. In most vehicles these...
