The AA has released shocking findings that show that 18.5 per cent of second hand cars imported into Ireland from the UK have had their mileage doctored. AA believes that the practice, called clocking, has got much worse in recent years. The analysis

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Weather conditions have recently turned frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. So with that in mind, here's a pre-winter checklist for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome: Prepare the vehicle for winter early. In autumn h

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Time was literally turned back last weekend as daylight savings came to an end along with the Irish summer. But, while many of us enjoyed the chance to sleep an hour longer, Irish Advanced Motorists / IAM Fleet warns there are potential dangers th

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When it comes to rush hour there is little room for manoeuvre in Cork as was demonstrated last week when a quay wall collapsed on the Lower Glanmire Road leading to widespread traffic chaos across the city.

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As autumn brings a change in the colour of leaves, motorists also  need to be aware of the hazards brought about by changing road conditions,  says Irish Advanced Motorists /  IAM Fleet. 

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AS the nation collectively gets up off the floor following the near-knockout blow delivered by last week´s Budget, it is motorists who will be feeling particularly sore this week.

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Can you feel it? The long Irish Winter looming large and ominously over our heads? The nights slowly creeping its way into our daylight hours. Which of course brings with it some inherent dangers for drivers on the road, because, of course, being a

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According to the AA the number of motorists calling them out because they have run out of fuel has increased by 17 per cent so far this year.

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I'd like to say it's a surprise, but to be honest it isn't really. Apparently Nostradamus predicted it and so did Russell Grant.

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This is not only the Deal of the Week, it's the Deal of Ireland and is offered by The Mazda Centre at Turners Cross Motors. We price checked this vehicle Tuesday on Carzone.ie and it was the cheapest in Ireland by €4905!! So if you miss this I

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Apart from slowing or stopping your car, have you ever wondered what else happens when you press the footbrake?

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The apparent conversion of national governments across the western world to a new kind of uber-socialism that even Karl Marx probably could not have envisaged is certainly proof-positive that we are living in changing times.

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Sometimes it's difficult to stay positive, it really is. With world financial markets collapsing and the USA turning into a socialist state it seems nothing is the same anymore.

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With all the torrential rain we've been having lately this is one form of extreme driving most of us will probably be faced with. Driving in floods, of course should be avoided if at all possible. If you do find yourself driving when flooding is li

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There has been much talk in the media in recent years about the impact of foreign motorists driving on Irish roads.

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Whether you want to save money or save the planet, there has never been a better time to look at how you can cut your motoring costs. Halfords, the specialist car parts and accessories retailer has come up with some simple steps to getting more mil

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With so much value no available in the second-hand market there’s never been a better time to buy a used car.

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So September is upon us and you know what that means. Yes indeed, the traffic will be back with a vengeance.

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Model: Alfa Romeo 156 Year: 2005 Price: €15,750 Where: Grandon Car Sales, Glanmire, Tel: 021 482 1874 Web: www.grandons.ie

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Looking after your car's bodywork is something that's easily done and can make it much easier to sell your car or trade it in when the time comes.

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So September is upon us and you know what that means. Yes indeed, the traffic will be back with a vengeance.

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Model: Hyundai Santa Fe Year: 2005 Price: €19,850 Where: Cavanagh's of Charleville, Limerick Road, Charleville, Cork, tel: 1850 500 301 / 087 236 9703, email: thomasneligan@cavanaghs.com or visit www.cavanaghs.com

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As previously discussed in Mr Fix It a dead battery is a common problem. Once you’ve established that the battery needs changing you can change it yourself quite easily and here’s how.

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency transportation accounts for some 14 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, that’s transport by the way, not just cars.

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Model: Focus C-MAX 1.6I ACTIV Year: 2005 Price: €14,950 Where: Abernethys, Cork Road, Midleton, Tel: 021 463 3633, Email: info@abernethys.net

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With more people opting to spend their holidays touring the country rather than jetting abroad, Cork Mazda dealers, O’Briens Garage (Midleton) and Looney Car Sales (Macroom) have put together some handy travel preparation tips to ensure you wil

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Tarawatch, the campaign group who oppose the building of the new M3 motorway in County Meath because they say it adversely impacts on the Hill of Tara are throwing their toys out of the pram.

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The word alternator sounds a bit like terminator and you should fear hearing a mechanic mentioning it with equal dread.

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You may, or may not be aware that from the end of this month the infamous toll barriers on Dublin's M50 will be removed which should ease somewhat the chronic congestion that plagues the capital's ring road.

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When it comes to saving yourself some money, looking after your car is one way that you can make a big difference.

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Some things never change. The August Bank Holiday comes round again, the weather is crap and the government are telling us to slow down.

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Remember that phrase "soft landing"? It was one that was invented right here in Ireland about a year ago. You don't hear it much anymore though, mainly because it is a makey-upy word without true meaning.

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Model: Audi, A3, Sportback Year: 2008 Price: €31,500 Where: Newmarket Motors, Main St, Newmarket, 029 60100, www.newmarketmotors.ie.

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RAC Inspections survey reveals 85% of buyers are fooled by shiny paintwork. The latest survey from RAC Inspections reveals that many people think they know a thing or two about cars when looking to buy.

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Twenty five 'special edition' Micra 25 cars have been released to celebrate the Nissan Micra's 25th birthday next Monday. Straight from the production line, the procession of brightly decorated 'Micra 25' special edition vehicles will feature at th

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A new UK motoring survey has shown that many motorists risk incurring additional repair bills and increased running costs by not checking their oil regularly or using the wrong type.

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BMW has announced that a new 3 Series model has been revised for September. The new car features a new interior and exterior appearance to combine with its impressive engines and driving dynamics. The model also comes with all of BMW's EfficientDyn

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Ford has unveiled more details of the new Fiesta model due in Ireland later this year. The new Fiesta was developed in Europe for customers around the world. Ford claim that it extends core Fiesta values of style, efficiency and value for money.

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As soaring fuel prices continue to hit the headlines, motorists need to look at ways to get the more value out of every tank of petrol. Regardless of your choice of vehicle, there are techniques you can use to save fuel and at the same time minimis

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Nissan has added more appeal to the Navara with the addition of the new Aventura X-Back version. This latest incarnation of the Navara comes with a hard top, reversing sensors, load bed and tailgate liner to add to the specification list.

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Seat has launched the new Ibiza model in Ireland, based on a new a new platform, more space and new 'Arrow Design' styling. Seat believes that this latest car will set new standards in the supermini segment given its competitive price of €14,8

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What is claimed to be the world's only crash-tested and highway-certified electric car was revealed at the British International Motor Show last week. The new TH!NK city car offers zero emissions, zero CO2, low cost of ownership and silence. The ca

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Ford has jumped into the SUV market with the new Kuga that is set to impress. The new model offers a high specification level, with good economy and keen pricing. And with a low CO2 rating the Kuga is a new mid-size SUV contender. Michael Moroney r

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If you are driving abroad this summer take care! French Gendarmes show no mercy to tourists, Germans won't let you insult them down and the Spanish insist on spare spectacles. The roads are good quality and safe, but look out for tolls and be prepa

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You may not be aware of it but in a year or so's time the road infrastructure of this country will be utterly transformed.

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With environmental considerations coming to the forefront when choosing a new car we take a look at the issue of the environmental labelling of cars thanks to Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).

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The gardaí do a very good job, it's often said. It's a pat politician's response and is often parroted in the media. Often trotted out when a nightclub owner in Donegal has been fitted up or somebody has been shot, "the vast majority of our

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To make your trip safer and more enjoyable when driving in a country that you are not familiar with, Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet offers the following general guidelines.

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Ireland to many of it's more sentimental devotees as the Emerald Isle, a land of green mountains, bucolic countryside, leprechauns and donkeys.

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Mike Darcy was born in Macroom, and after leaving school moved to Cork and studied law in UCC. While early in his legal career as a solicitor, DJing was simply a hobby that paid the bills. However Mike eventually decided to join the entertainment b

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