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Slump in new car registrations in the UK due to negative diesel speculation
Slump in new car registrations in the UK Mixed Government messages and speculation about the future of diesel fuel engines are to blame for a slump in new car registrations in the UK, according to industry commentators. This has come to light after the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that the new car market was down by...
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Fake crash scammers now face greater scrutiny and detection
Fake accident scammers Insurance fraudsters are being put on notice that their days are numbered. A new Garda unit which specialises in investigating insurance fraudsters has been set up to counteract this growing problem. This country has quite high levels of insurance awards and added to this, there are very little consequences for people who make false claims. It is...
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Tips for Buying a Car Through a classified Website
Buying a Car Through a classified Website?Research before you buy When thinking of buying a used car from a classified website such as DoneDeal or Adverts.ie it is so important to do your homework. Figure out what kind of car you are looking for and especially what kind of car you need as want and needs are not always the...
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Top 10 Tips for First-time Car Buyers
Top ten tips for first-time car buyers Buying a car, whether that is new or used is never an easy thing as by its very nature is an expensive purchase. The buying process can be filled with a lot of uncertainties and this is the case for all buyers, but especially for first-time buyers. To be a good first-time car...
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Moonroof vs. Sunroof: What Are the Differences?
What is the differences between a sunroof and a moonroof? Generally speaking, a sunroof is any kind of panel on the roof of a car that permits light, air or both to come into a vehicle. A window on the roof, as it were. But what about a moonroof and what is the difference between that and a sunroof. Well,...
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Survey reveals 50% of drivers eat or drink behind the wheel
50% of drivers eat or drink behind the wheel A survey of 600 Irish people has been conducted by Chill Insurance, to discover the driving habits of those living in Ireland. One of the more shocking statistics within the survey, found that 50% of drivers aged between 25-34 admit to eating or drinking while driving. Though eating and drinking while...
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10 Ways to Keep Your Car Cool This Summer
Keeping your car cool during long summer days What a summer we are having here in Ireland. It's rare so we are enjoying the great weather. Most of us though are conscious of the heat inside the car and are interested in knowing the best ways to keep the car cool in this great sunny weather. Depending on how warm...
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Did you know more than a quarter of UK motorists give their car a name?
Did you know more than a quarter of motorists give their car a name? New research has suggested that more than one in four UK motorists has given their car a name. In fact, some 28% of drivers give their car a name and among some of the most popular choices are Doris, Dave, Henry, Betsy and the Beast, according...
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Tesla to charge for 'premium' internet on new cars starting from July 1st
Tesla to charge for 'premium' internet Since its inception, Tesla has offered cellular data access in its cars, and since 2014 they have indicated that they would begin charging for the service in 2018. Four years later, that moment is now at hand. An internal Tesla sales team email has indicated that Tesla is launching a paid Premium Connectivity package...
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Uber driver involved in the self-driving crash was streaming a TV show just before crash
Uber driver crashes self-driving car while watching a TV show According to a police report, the Uber driver involved in the self-driving crash was streaming a TV show just before the vehicle crashed. The Police report showed that the crash was "deemed entirely avoidable" if the driver had been paying attention and the driver could face charges of vehicular manslaughter...