Selling your car
When selling your car the first thing you must decide is where to sell it writes Suzanne Keane You may have decided it’s time for a change of wheels or even planned the back-packing trip of a lifetime – but how exactly can you go about selling your car? The first thing you will need to decide is whether you would prefer convenience or extra cash! 1. Dealership If you’re buying a new or nearly new car this is often...
First Drive: Fiat 500X 1.4-litre Turbo MultiAir II
Fiat’s newest addition the 500X arrives here next April but Suzanne Keane has been to Italy for a sneak preview What is it? The demand for chunky vehicles with go-anywhere styling continues unabated and Fiat are the latest to join the fray First impressions of the new Fiat 500X Designed to compete with the likes of the Renault Captur and the Nissan Juke the new Fiat 500X will come in two versions, one designed to appeal to...
Car Security Tips
Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Suzanne Keane If someone breaks into your car it’s not just lost possessions that will cost you money – repairing damage done by the thief can also hurt your pocket. There are a few simple steps you can follow to try and reduce the chances of this happening. Choose where you park carefully – park on a busy street or in attended car parks if...
First Drive: Mazda6 2.2 Diesel
We travelled to Barcelona to test drive the 2015 Mazda6 writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Just over 2 years since the new 6 arrived in Ireland Mazda are launching a facelifted version of their flagship model mid-March with a more refined exterior and interior and 2 new colours – Sonic Silver and Titanium Flash. First impressions of the Mazda6? The changes to the outside of the Mazda 6 are subtle – just like the facelifted CX-5 it...
First Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mazda gives the CX-5 a subtle upgrade writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The CX-5 is Mazda’s bestselling car in Europe and has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious developments have been made inside the cabin. This has been completely redesigned with better quality materials, a wider centre console and vastly improved connectivity. First impressions...
