When did Cars Stop Being Fun?
Owning a car used to be a rite of passage — a key to freedom, a badge of independence, and the best way to escape your parents’ watchful eyes. All you needed was tax, insurance, and enough petrol money to get lost for the afternoon. The only warning light...
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The 251-D Paradox: Why Your Reliable Toyota is Breaking Your Heart
In the grand hierarchy of Irish life, there is a very specific type of grief reserved for the person who owns a “perfectly good” car. You know the one. It’s likely a silver 2018 Corolla or a Hyundai Tucson that has never failed an NCT and has enough crumbs...
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The Shift in the Driver’s Seat: Why a Bit of Chaos is Grand for the Consumer
There’s a lot of talk doing the rounds lately about us hitting “peak prices” for cars, both new and used. You’ve likely heard it over a pint or seen the gloomy headlines, but don’t buy into the doom and gloom just yet. The truth is, a bit of volatility...
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Heroic Hybrids as Petrol Powers Past Diesel
The New Irish Driveway I’m sure you’ve noticed the new ‘261’ registration plates cruising around lately? If you listen closely, you might notice they’re a fair bit quieter than the cars of ten years ago. The landscape of Irish motoring is shifting gear rapidly, moving away from the traditional rattle...
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