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Important: Before you start

Admin — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:53:29 +0000

There are many ideal cars out there which are more than suitable for first time drivers. Before you know what you want to buy though, there are a few questions which you must ask yourself, and then find a realistic answer to.

What do I need a car for? Perhaps the most important question to ask yourself. Why purchase a large car if your sole purpose is to get yourself to college and back?

What is my budget? Knowing how much you have to spend on a car, after insurance and running costs Read more [...]

Our first video review! The all new Volkswagen Up!

Admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:38:57 +0000

Road Test: Renault Clio 1.2 Expression

Admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:45:45 +0000

In recent weeks we have had the opportunity to test drive a spate of models from the French manufacturer Renault.

The first of these models was the base Clio Expression. If you’ve ever driven a Clio you’ll know there’s just something about them that makes them so hard to dislike. Sure, the French do get some stick for their shabby build quality, but from my memory I have never witnessed nor heard of an issue with any given model first hand. So where this reputation ever came from I’m not Read more [...]

Opel Ampera to Make Irish Debut at the Energy Show

Admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:14:44 +0000

The Opel Ampera, the revolutionary new type of electric vehicle, is set to make its Irish debut this month at the Energy Show on Wednesday 28th and 29thMarch 2012. Marking not only a new chapter in the technological history of automobiles but a new era in terms of global mobility, the Opel Ampera promises not to disappoint visitors of the show.

Earlier this month the Opel Ampera was bestowed with the ultimate accolade of “Car of the Year” by a jury of 59 leading journalists from across Read more [...]

Road Test: Opel Corsa SC 1.3 CDTi

Admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:02:01 +0000

Last week, we drove 750 fun km in the 2012 Opel Corsa SC.

This wasn’t just any SC though. This was a Chilli Orange variant, with optional stripes pack. I can only guess this wasn’t specced by a more senior member at Opel.

Facts/Figures

As mentioned, we drove the SC with additional Linea stripes pack. This is your mid range Corsa, which comes in a range of vivid paint jobs, plus some cool additions including 17″ white alloys & door mirrors, and ‘go faster’ stripes from bonnet to boot.

Beneath Read more [...]

Some nice thinking outside the box by FIAT

Admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:59:50 +0000

OPEL AMPERA WINS CAR OF THE YEAR

Admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:21:07 +0000

Geneva.

The Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt have today won the “Car of the Year 2012” award. By handing victory to the revolutionary electric vehicles, the panel of judges, made up of 59 leading automotive journalists from 23 European nations, paid tribute to General Motor’s innovative foresight. The Opel Ampera / Chevrolet Volt were the undisputed winners with 330 points against VW Up (281) and Ford Focus (256).
For the first time in the history of the prize, the final Read more [...]

Tempting March offers from SEAT Ireland

Admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:12:21 +0000

The daffodils are blooming, the birds are singing and the weather has finally picked up but if that is not enough for you to banish the winter blues SEAT may have the answer.

For the month of March the Spanish manufacturer has some special offers on its popular Ibiza and Leon models. The Special Edition five-door Ibiza is powered by a 1.2-litre, 70hp petrol engine and comes equipped with alloy wheels, fog lamps and Bluetooth as standard. Priced at €13,995 the Special Edition Ibiza is also Read more [...]

Irish Prices & Spec For The 2012 Fiat Punto

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:08:56 +0000

Prices and specifications for the 2012 FIAT Punto have been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland. Building on the success of its predecessors, which amassed 8.5 million sales since the first Punto was launched in 1993, the new model benefits from some new features including revised body-coloured bumpers, new wheel designs, refreshed cabins and new exterior colours.

Four engines power the 2012 FIAT Punto, three of which fall into VRT and Road Tax Band A with the remaining engine in Band Read more [...]

How To Keep Insurance Costs Low

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:53:35 +0000

When starting off in the driving world, car insurance can cost more than the car itself in a lot of cases for 17/24 year old’s, with insurance providers having a field day when a first time driver comes looking for a quote.

There are many different factors which influence how an insurance provider bases it’s quote for you on. These providers more often than not use previous statistics as a fairly reliable source when determining what price to quote you for your policy. An example of what we mean Read more [...]