The beginning of a new lock down?
It’s a big day for the Irish forecourt. If you’ve been holding off on a fill-up until this morning, March 25, 2026, your patience (and that near-empty fuel light) might finally pay off. The government has officially pulled the emergency brake on spiraling costs. As of midnight, we’ve seen...
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So you are selling your car privately now is it?
Selling your car privately in Ireland is a bit like trying to win a Junior B hurling final with a hangover: it’s technically possible, but you’re going to be in a world of pain before you see the result. On paper, it makes sense. You see the “Buy it...
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The Forecourt Reality: Petrol, Diesel and home heating
If you’ve filled up in the last 48 hours, you’ve seen the numbers. Petrol is currently averaging around €1.78 per litre, with diesel sitting narrowly behind at €1.75 although today I’ve seen €1.89 – €1.91. While we aren’t quite back at the record-breaking panic levels of a few years ago,...
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Why Your Insurance Premium Is Still A Total Car Crash In 2026
If you’ve just opened your insurance renewal and had to sit down with a sugary tea to recover from the shock, you aren’t alone. We were promised the sun, moon, and stars. We were told that new rules would stop the “loyalty tax” and that cracking down on whiplash would...
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