Winter TLC
We still have a long while to go before we see any signs of summer weather so take a few minutes and give your car a little bit of TLC to ensure it makes it through to summer (that is if we get a summer) writes Suzanne Keane 1. Tyres – check your tread depth! If you don’t know how get someone else to do it for you. Also check your tyre pressure. They are the only thing between you and the road so make sure...
Number Plate Guide
Confused about Number Plates? Suzanne Keane explains all you need to know Cars registered pre 1987 in Ireland had alphanumeric number plates and depending on age the colours and types vary – if you’re driving a classic/vintage car you can either use number plates in the current format or you can get more authentic plates made up to match what it would have had originally. These days if you import a car that’s pre 1987 you can either...
Treat Yourself This Christmas
Suzanne Keane looks at the Top 5 Christmas Presents for your inner petrol heads 1. Driving Experience Whether it’s a track day, off-roading, drifting or a supercar experience there’s plenty of choice out there to suit everyone so grab a few friends, pick a date and enjoy the experience! (See how the Wheels for Women team got on at Mondello Park here). For more info contact Mondello Park or Rally School Ireland. 2. Clothes Not that...
Air Filter Cleaning
This week on the Garage, Suzanne Keane explains how to clean a re-usable air filter How to Clean a re-usable air filter If you’ve got a re-usable air filter in your car it will need to be cleaned at roughly the same interval as you would usually replace a disposable filter. Depending on the brand of filter cleaning methods may vary and most companies sell a cleaning kit specific to their filters. The guide below applies...
Audi Event at the INEC
As the Audi Range arrives in Killarney Suzanne Keane was quick to jump at the chance to test drive some of the 2014 models. Bright and early yesterday morning (well 10am is early on a Sunday) I headed off to the INEC, Killarney to experience the Audi Cork Motor Show and Test Drive Event. This was the 2nd year of this event which brings the Audi range to Co. Kerry. Of course I had to take advantage of the chance to test drive some 2014...
