Last minute Christmas Gifts!
If you’ve been struggling to find the ideal gift for a petrol head (or just want to treat yourself) we’ve got it covered! Forget those boring high street gift vouchers and check out what’s on offer around Ireland! 1. Driving experiences My favorite option at Rally School Ireland is the 325i Rally Experiance which starts at €275 for a half day; for a couple the “Race and Chase” package allows you to...
A Passion for Volkswagens
Suzanne Keane reveals an expensive addiction, it’s not smoking, alcohol or even shoes There’s a thin line between being passionate and being obsessed. A passion embraces life but my love affair for German engineering and 4 wheels, which began as a child, has evolved into an unhealthy obsession, culminating in a garage full of Volkswagens. For as long as I can remember I have been consumed by Volkswagens. Maybe it is in the...
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...
First Drive: Nissan Pulsar
Nissan has returned to the hatchback world with the new Pulsar and Suzanne Keane has been driving it What is it? The Qashqai launch back in 2007 signalled the end of the Almera for Nissan but they’re hoping to re-enter the top of the C-Segment market in 2015 with the launch of their brand new Pulsar which is being built at Nissan’s Barcelona factory. First impressions of the new Nissan Pulsar? The Pulsar name was last seen in Ireland...
NCT Regulations for Vintage Cars
Vintage Cars currently don’t need to hold a valid NCT cert but for how long more? The RSA seem to think it’s time to change the law writes Suzanne Keane. Under current legislation in Ireland private cars that were first registered before 1980 do not need to hold a valid NCT cert (or equivalent). However the RSA will be reviewing this exemption over the coming months to bring it in line with EU legislation. The options below that...
