Diesel Particulate Filters
This week Suzanne Keane looks at DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filter) DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filter) are designed to reduce the soot emitted from diesel cars by about 80% – and because of EU exhaust emissions standards are fitted to all new diesels. In theory they are great, help the environment and lead to cleaner air….. however in practice they can be a disaster…. There are different types of Diesel...
Time for a new exhaust…..
Being a petrol head at heart, when the exhaust on her VW Golf had reached the end of its life Suzanne Keane wasn’t able to just settle for a standard off-the-shelf replacement and was determined to upgrade to stainless steel….. Exhausts – Big or small, loud or quiet – every car has one and it’s not generally something you take any notice of until it goes wrong! But it’s not just that pipe sticking out the back...
New Exhaust – Page 2
<<<Back to Page 1 But not everyone’s a girl (boy) racer who wants a stainless steel exhaust that will still survive long after the rest of the car has rusted away – Because of this Souhans also supply and fit standard (mild-steel) exhausts. “Standard exhausts from the car manufacture are mild steel as cost saving measure – we offer stainless steel as it will normally out last the lifetime of the car and because it does...
Keeping it Cool!
There is nothing as bad as sweltering in your car, this week Suzanne Keane gives you a short guide to how air conditioning works Air-conditioning is a luxury that comes as standard in most new cars these days, and like everything else needs regular servicing…. but it’s not until we get a rare heatwave that you will notice it’s not working 100% – and as DIY recharge kits have sold out as quickly as paddling...
So what can you get for €6,000 or less?
When it comes to one of the biggest purchases you will ever make, there are real deals on wheels in the second-hand market. Suzanne Keane outlines some of the options with a budget of €6,000 or less. Buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases you will ever make and getting the best deal is a challenge for even the most astute consumer. But it’s not impossible! While there is plenty of demand on the second-hand market...
