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Cutting the post-Christmas motoring costs
It is that period in January when the weather turns bad and the credit card bills start arriving. Yes, everyone, welcome to the post-Christmas blues. It’s a tim...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: Fiat Panda
Years built: 2003 to 2012 Bodystyles: City car What is it? We’re all well and truly into the Christmas rush by now, and doubtless the likes of Lego and Marvel h...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
Motor Depreciation - Reliability keeps a lid on depreciation
At this time of year, so many of us are thinking of buying a new car. That newness may take many forms. It may well be a ‘new’ new car, one still with the plast...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
Reliability Surveys : Is the most reliable car on sale really the most reliable?
A new survey has been brought out by UK-based aftermarket warranty suppliers, Warranty Direct. It has found that the most reliable car on sale right now is the...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: BMW 1 Series
Years built: 2004 to 2012 Bodystyles: Premium hatchback, compact coupe and convertible What is it? The 1 Series was BMW’s riposte to the Audi A3, and to the ste...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
The great winter tyre debate
The key question here is, are Ireland’s winters really that harsh? I know, it gets chilly and the rainfall count never seems to drop off, but by and large, we h...
by Michael Rochford
9 years ago -
One in four UK imports could have defective tyres
When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union back in June, many of us predicted that Ireland would be immediately swamped by an incoming tide of ch...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: Ford Kuga
Years built: 2008 to 2012 Bodystyles: Five door crossover SUV What is it? Ford is in the midst of re-inventing itself as a maker of SUVs for Europe, just as it...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: Volkswagen Touareg
Years built: 2002 to 2010 Bodystyles: Large SUV What is it? Fancy a Porsche Cayenne but can’t stretch to the asking price? Desiring an Audi Q7 but it’s just too...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago -
Motion sickness: Why sick simulators will make for a smoother ride for everyone
Are you one of those people who starts to feel queasy in a car if you read a book or watch a movie on a tablet? You’re not alone – car sickness is incredibly co...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: Skoda Octavia Scout
Years built: 2007 to 2012 Bodystyles: Five door 4x4 estate What is it? You’re going to be hearing a lot in the next few weeks about Skoda and 4x4s, as the Czech...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago -
Supercars: Faster cars won’t actually take your breath away
We so often speak about breathtaking performance or the way the sudden, even violent acceleration of an ultra-high performance car can literally cause moments o...
by Michael Rochford
10 years ago
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