Motoring Blog

Why You Will Fail the NCT (Part 1)

The same 4 items keep coming top of the list for failing cars at the NCT each year. These are;...
June 03, 2015

Top 5 reasons to buy petrol cars

Petrol cars have been second-class citizens in our diesel-dominated market. But is it time to take a new look at...
May 01, 2015

Back to school used car options on a budget

With the sound of the school bell beginning to chim, The VMS expert has been doing some homework on lesser...
January 14, 2015

When is a write-off not a write-off?

The term “write-off” immediately suggests something so badly damaged that it’s of no further use or value. However, this is...
August 09, 2014

Used car advice:family chatch for 5,000

brief At the time of writing this article the immensely popular advertising website Donedeal.ie hosted an eye-popping catalogue of over...
January 24, 2014

Buying a used car privately: TOP 5 tips

In this advice segment, the VMS expert gives us his top 5 tips for buying a car privately. Employ his...
December 13, 2013

SEAT LEON ST: First Drive

The VMS expert was in Barcelona attending the international launch of the SEAT Leon ST. With SEAT Ireland making pretty...
December 09, 2013

What type of car should I buy?

Whether you are buying new or used, it is important to do your research and decide what type of car...
October 02, 2013

The simi swappage schema

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently announced a scheme that they will propose to government in the...
September 16, 2013

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