New bigger Volkswagen Polo breaks cover

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The new sixth generation Polo has been completely redesigned, according to Volkswagen.

Prioritise safe driving for work this summer

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) accident data shows that over the past few years July has been the worst month for vehicle related accidents at work.

Key things to remember when selling your car online

Fri, Jul 07, 2017

Buying and selling in the online market place can often be a minefield. You can only really know the qualities of an item from an up close and personal look at it. As the seller you have the responsibility to be truthful about what you are selling, but that does not mean you cannot jazz it up a bit. Advertiser.ie has some advice on how to do so.

Peugeot 172 ‘Sensation Days’ event

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Peugeot has announced details of its 172 "Sensation Days" offers. The passenger car offers include a five year warranty plus finance from as low as 0 per cent APR, with up to €4,500 scrappage or €1,500 deposit contributions on selected models.

Jeep’s special 172 offers on SUVs

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Jeep dealers have a free exterior colour offer available on the range of SUVs until the end of July.

Insurance costs still a key concern for Irish motorists

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

A new motoring survey has found one in two car owners in Ireland upgrade their car every five years.

The bi-annual Carzone index, which it says examines trends in the Irish motoring market, highlights the continued rise in used car sales in Ireland as people upgrade their car more regularly. When changing their car, 47 per cent tend to stick with the same marque, indicating that brand loyalty remains high among Irish drivers.

Swift offers at John Kelleher Salthill

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

The new Suzuki Swift is being showcased at John Kelleher (Salthill)and is available from July on the 172 registration.

Finance offers for the new Swift include 2.9 per cent PCP. Customers can take home a new Swift SZ3, including metallic paint and delivery, for €15,950. With a deposit of 10 per cent €1,595, PCP over 36 months at €251.12 (€58.40 a week), and a final repayment of €6,158.00, the new Suzuki Swift can be yours to drive away.

Aston Martin DB11 now available with V8 power

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

After its successful global introduction in 2016, Aston Martin’s definitive GT - the acclaimed DB11 - is now available with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

BMW Ireland launches 172 offers

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

BMW Ireland tells us that it has a range of offers to help customers find their perfect BMW. The offer is extended to 1 and 3 Series models, as well as the X1, and will run from July 1 to December 31, 2017.

The BMW 1 Series model receives updates to the model range in July 2017, including a redesigned interior, latest generation SatNav, Servotronic steering and many new colours.

Open weekend at John Kelleher Salthill

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The new Suzuki Swift will be showcased tomorrow and Saturday at John Kelleher (Salthill).

New bigger Volkswagen Polo breaks cover

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The new sixth generation Polo has been completely redesigned, according to Volkswagen.

Renault’s new premium level Trafic people carrier

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Renault has revealed a premium version of its best-selling Trafic van, aimed at the premium passenger carrying market.

Special 172 incentives for Seat

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Seat dealers’ ‘172 Open Week’ ends on Saturday.

Fastest, most powerful Octavia yet, arrives in July

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Skoda says the most powerful Octavia RS to date, the new RS 245, is now available to order as a combi estate as well as a hatchback from €39,865.

Fiat Professional offers five-year warranty until July 31

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Fiat is offering a special incentive of a five-year or 200,000km warranty on all Fiat Professional orders placed by the end of July.

Is your car in top form and ready for the holidays?

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

With the school holidays starting tomorrow, the thoughts of many families turn towards the precious annual holiday. For families planning a holiday with the car, either at home or abroad, some simple advisable car checks before heading off could save a lot of trouble.

Land Rover Discovery on top in Tow Car Awards

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The results of the UK’s Tow Car Awards 2017, organised and judged by experts from What Car? and Practical Caravan magazines and The Camping and Caravanning Club, reveal this year’s top cars for towing.

Galway Motor Club gears up for annual Summer Stages Rally

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Preparations are well advanced for the 2017 Lady Gregory Hotel Galway Summer Stages Rally. It will take place on August 27, and will be a counting round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, the Top Part West Coast Championship, and also the Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship.

A full entry of top line rally drivers from Ireland and the UK is expected, and for the second year, the associate sponsors of the event will be Athenry Company Bluebird Care, and DHKN, Chartered Accountants, Galway - both having being long-time supporters of motorsport in Galway.

Honda’s new ‘high five’ 172 car sales campaign

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Honda has a new ’high five’ 172 sales campaign, which sees the latest generation CR-V available with a choice of what it describes as five highly competitive offers for the July 172 selling period.

The various offers are as follows: a 3.9 per cent APR rate PCP finance available; or a €4,000 guaranteed minimum trade-in value; or a complimentary leather up-grade; or a 3 years road tax and ‘Platinum’ service plan’, or the fifth choice - a €1000 Deal Booster.