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How one rat could write-off your car?
Rats don’t give a rats about your car! One Dublin woman was unfortunate to have her car written-off by a rat which destroyed part of her vehicle. As a result, Dublin City Council is facing calls to bring a major rat problem under control in one of the city's flat complexes. Pauline Nolans’ car was destroyed when the rat got...
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The Welsh Hydrogen car of the future
Riversimple, a small independent car manufacturer in rural Wales has developed a hydrogen vehicle that they hope will be part of a hydrogen future instead of the expensive and not so environmentally sensitive electric cars. The small rural manufacturer was founded by a former automotive engineer, Hugo Spowers. The British entrepreneur-engineer also headed up the development of the Morgan LIFEcar...
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Electric car chargers for every English home
EV chargers for everyone! Plans are being put in place to install an electric car charging point in every new home in England. The British government could fit an electric EV charge point in every home if their plan is implemented. It is proposed that the UK’s building regulations need to be changed so that the installation of the devices...
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Hydrogen vs Electric - Who will win?
The race to the best eco-car Electric vehicles as many know are currently at the forefront of the motor industry due to the fact that they are more eco-friendly than conventional petrol and diesel-fuelled cars. Many developments have been made on EV’s which have allowed them to surge onto the market as ‘the next best thing.’ There is now a...
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Ever wondered why a cars indicator makes a clicking noise
History of the car indicator As a driver, you know how annoying the indicator clicking sound is, especially when stopped at the lights and sometimes the gentle rhythmic tick, tick, tick sound can be hypnotic to some extent. No matter how you feel about it, you can’t avoid it but you might ask, how did the ticking of the indicator...
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Clampers under scrutiny as Nationwide parking complaints rise
There is now a Nationwide parking inquiry after a huge increase in complaints against the clampers. More than 300 motorists are making the argument that clamping signs are inadequate and as such have made these the subject of appeals to the NTA. The National Transport Authority revealed earlier this year that it was hiring extra staff just to...
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UK Car Imports Double
UK Car Imports Double According to the Kerry-based financial group, Fexco, Irish motorists are benefiting from the euro’s strength against the pound and making huge savings when importing used cars into the country. As a result, spending on UK car imports has almost doubled in the first half of the year. Used car imports have risen by 107 percent compared...
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Gowan Motor Group to take over Opel Ireland
The Gowan Group of motor dealerships, which is owned by the Maughan family, is set to take over Opel Ireland and this acquisition will be added to the Peugeot and Honda franchises which they already hold here in the Republic. This acquisition will be subject to a regulatory agreement, but when it is passed it will see the Gowan group...
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Pros and cons of buying a used car
Buying a used car? When buying a car, you’re likely going to consider which is the more reliable, yet cost-efficient option. Used cars sometimes have a bit of stigma attached. Will they break down as soon as you drive them off the forecourt? The answer is, very unlikely, but before you make the decision, we’ve collated a few of the...
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Ireland’s biggest car show takes place this weekend.
Ireland’s biggest car showis taking place this Sunday, July 7 at Terenure College, Dublin. The show has been organised with funds raised bythe Samaritansand a huge amount of cars will be on display. Theeventwill see about 1,200 cars on display as well as a wide choice of food stalls, music and children's amusements. It is the 60th year for...