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NEW DS 4

OOZES FRENCH CHIC AND CHARM

The original DS 4 was launched back in 2011, and joined its DS 3 and DS 5 siblings to form a trio of flamboyantly-styled upmarket alternatives to other members of the mainstream Citroën lineup at the time.

As time went on, parent company PSA saw DS as an opportunity to cash in on the rich history of the DS brand and launch it as a brand in its own right, with a French luxury twist.

Now under the ownership of the giant Stellantis Group, the DS brand has launched the brand-new second-generation DS 4 as an accomplished rival that is capable of taking on the Audi A3, BMW 1Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

UPMARKET CABIN

By DECLAN GLYNN www.motoringmatters.ie

Everything about the cabin of the DS 4 is beautiful. The suede centre console provides the car with an upmarket look and feel, while the luxurious seats provide terrific support and comfort for all occupants.

infotainment screen feel precision-engineered, and the overall ambience within the cabin is one of calmness and serenity.

console space in the process.

The electric window controls have been moved from the centre of the car, like on other DS products, to the tops of the doors – freeing up valuable centre

The centre console now accommodates a useful lidded cubby that neatly hides items from prying eyes, and the small screen located between the front seats serves as a shortcut device to operate the infotainment system.

Large door pockets, a decently-sized glovebox and additional space underneath the centre armrest will prove very useful on family days out, while growing families will also enjoy the generous head, leg and elbow room on offer within the cabin.

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NEW DS 4

TRIM & ENGINE OPTIONS

Trim levels in the DS 4 consist of Bastille Plus, Performance Line, Trocadero, Performance Line Plus, and range-topping Rivoli.

Depending on the trim level, buyers can choose between a 1.2litre PureTech 130PS petrol engine, a 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130PS diesel engine or an E-TENSE 225PS Plugin Hybrid (PHEV), all of which come with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.

The DS 4 uses the same EMP2 platform that is used across other brands in the Stellantis Group portfolio, but 70% of it has been modified to meet various specific DS 4 requirements.

CAR ON REVIEW

My DS 4 review car was a Performance Line Plus E-TENSE 225PS variant, and it looked spectacular in its Pearl White Pearlescent paintwork with contrasting 19-inch ‘Minneapolis’ black alloy wheels.

The 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in conjunction with the electric motor, can propel the car from 0-100km/h in just 7.7seconds, with an electric driving range of up to 62km possible from a full battery.

In terms of charging, the battery can be fully charged from empty in under 2 hours from a wallbox charger, or just over 7

hours from a standard IE 3-pin socket.

The stylish gear selector is located on the centre console and adjacent to it is a Braking Mode (B) button that allows the car to use a higher level of regenerative braking and slow-up faster when your foot is off the accelerator.

Regenerative braking sends the kinetic energy back into the battery, thus helping to maximise range, with a charge of up to 20% possible around town.

The Performance Line Plus trim variant comes with a comprehensive array of safety, security, comfort, convenience, and infotainment systems as

standard, ensuring that the car drives and feels every bit as good as it looks – and it is a very good looking car, in fairness.

The DS 4 benefits from a soft suspension set-up that makes it one of the most comfortable cars in its class, and the double-glazed side windows transform the car into an oasis of calm on

motorway journeys.

Overall driving dynamics are impressive, and the car benefits from plenty of grip through corners, allowing for spirited performance on back roads.

Boot space in the new DS 4 PHEV measures in at a respectable 390-litres with the seats up and 1,190-litres when

they are folded down, while the underfloor storage area is an ideal place to keep the charging cables.

VERDICT & PRICING

The DS 4 is the most convincing car yet from DS Automobiles, and it possess an admirable level of French chic and charm.

DS has done a terrific job of making its new hatchback stand out in the premium market segment, with the DS 4 offering buyers a winning combination of French luxury, fuel-efficient powertrain options, striking design, advanced safety systems and intuitive infotainment.

On-the-road pricing for the new DS 4 starts at €37,995 (exdelivery). My review car specification is priced from €55,740 (ex-delivery), with annual road tax of just €140.

RICHARD BRANSON AND HIS CARS

Being a billionaire certainly allows you to indulge all your passions.

Richard Branson boasts jets and a private island as part of his collection of Big Boy Toys, but not

as much is known about his car passion.

Branson’s business interests, including The Virgin Group, has made him worth approximately $3.6 billion so it’s not surprising

that he has managed to buy himself a few motors to play with.

Surprisingly, pride of place goes to a 1968 Morris Minor which shares the garage with another vintage model, a 1950’s Humber Super Snipe.

More modern wheels include a Fisker Karma which was an early electric sports car that preceded Tesla, but went bust in 2013.

He also owns a Gibbs Aquada which is equally at home on the water or on dry land.

1968 Morris Minor

Both Land Rover and Range Rover models are available to him in his collection and of course he has an S Class Mercedes when the chauffeur is on duty.

Rowan Avenue, Stillorgan Industrial Park, Dublin 18. Tel: 01-2939304

a/con, dual climate, sat. nav, paddleshift, cruise, lots more, €63,900

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic, auto, 7 seats, 306bhp, dsl, very low miles, 64k, glass pan. tilt/slide s/r, lthr heat elec memory seats, elec. 3rd row seats, sat. nav, rev. camera, elec. tailgate, cruise, dual climate, lots more, €61,900

A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI S-Line Auto MHEV, 163BHP, auto, dsl, 8k, €200 tax, 50+ MPG, lthr/alcantara heat seats, Audi MMI, sat. nav, with virtual cockpit, rev. camera, bluetooth ph/audio stream, park sensors, keyless start, €59,900

2017 Toyota Landcruser 5 Seat Commercial, Auto, 4WD, 71k, Diesel Estate, auto, 2.8, price quoted included VAT, invoice available, Tax €333, lthr/alcantara inter., heat/cool seats, rev. camera, dual €57,900

2021 Mercedes EQA 250 AMG Line, auto, full elec, 19k, Est, €120 road tax, black lthr/alcantara heat seats, digital dash, widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth ph/audio stream, park sensors, a/con, dual climate, cruise, 306bhp, lots more, €54,900

2021 Audi A6 50 TFSI-E S-Line auto, PHEV, 299bhp, €170 road tax, 36k, hybrid petrol, lthr/alcantara heat elec. memory seats, sat. anv, paddleshift, 19” alloys, a/con, dual climate, cruise, bluetooth ph/audi stream, lots lots more, €51,900

S AWD Auto, 18k, 400bhp, lthr, alloys, sat. nav, rev. camera, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, a/con, dual climate, cruise, auto lights/rain sensors, bluetooth ph/audio stream, keyless start/go, lots more, €49,900

AMG Line Premium, auto, PHEV, 306BHP, auto, hybrid, diesel, 34k, €170 road tax, lthr heat elec memory seats, digital dash, widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth ph/audio stream, dual climae, cruise, CD, a/con park sensors, lots more, €49,900

2020 Mercedes E300DE AMG Line Premium, 306bhp, auto, hybrid diesel plug-in, 36k, €170 road tax, pristine, lthr heat elec memory seats, widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth ph/audio stream, dual climate, cruise, CD, digital dash, lots more, €49,900

2022 Skoda Enyaq IV 60 auto, only 3k miles, 180bhp, €120 road tax, electric, as new, 19” alloys, a/con, dual climate, cruise, bluetooth ph/audio stream, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, sat. nav, Park assist, park sensors, auto lights, more, €47,900

2022 Lexus ES300h Executive Edition, auto, hybrid, low miles only 19k, 218bhp, €270 road tax, pristine, glass elec. s/r, 18” alloys, heat elec. seats, park sensors, paddleshift, a/con, dual climate, cruise, bluetooth ph/audio stream, lots more, €49,900

292bhp, very low miles, 16k, auto, €170 road tax, pristine, lthr heat seats, sat. nav, Apple CarPlay, rev. camera, 18” alloys, park sensors, a/con, dual cimate, cruise, auto lights, rain sensors wipers, lots more, €46,900

2020 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 (35) TDI S-Line auto, MHEV, 163bhp, €200 road tax, 27k, lthr/alcantara heat seats, sat. nav, virtual cockpit, wireless charging, rev. camera, bluetooth ph/audio stream, park sensors, keyless start, cruise, a/con, lots more, €46,900

2015 Porsche Cayenne 3.0D V6, auto, dsl, Est, 245bhp, low miles only 86k, looks stunning, 40+ MPG, sat. nav, PSM bluetooth ph/audio, paddleshift, het elec. memory seats, very high spec, 22” exclusive design sport wheels, lots more, €45,900

Audi A6 50 TFSI E Sport Auto PHEV, 299bhp, 38k, auto, hybrid, €170 road tax, black lthr heat seats with lumbar support, touchscreen media/infotainment, sat. nav, rear view camera, a/con, dual climate, cruise, auto lights, rain sensor wipers, lots more,

MOTORHOMES FOR SALE

2022 Audi

2019 Jaguar iPACE EV400

2020 Mercedes E300DE

2021 BMW 330E M-Sport Auto (PHEV),

2020

€44,900

2020 Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design Recharge (PHEV), 36k, auto, Est, 211bhp, €170 road tax, pristine, high spec R Design, a/con, dual climate, adaptive cruise, park sensors, bluetooth ph/audio stream, rain sensor wipers, auto lights, lots more, €44,900

2019 Mercedes E300DE SE, auto, (PHEV), 306bhp, 35k, dsl hybrid, €170 road tax, black lthr, heat elec. seats, digital dash, widescreen sat. nav, park sensors, a/con, dual climate, cruise, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, aut lights, CD, lots, lots more, €43,900

2023 Ford Transit Benimar Tessaro T494 Motorhome, 4 berth, auto, diesel, 170BHP. Awnings/bike racks available to order. In stock for immediately delivery. €106,900

2023 Ford Transit Benimar Tessaro T484 Motorhome, 4 berth, auto, diesel, 170BHP. White. Awnings/bike racks available to order. In stock for immediately delivery. €103,900

2023 Ford Transit Benimar Tessaro T481 Motorhome, 4 berth, auto, diesel, 170BHP. Awnings/bike racks available to order. In stock for immediately delivery. €99,900

2021 Peugeot Boxer Campervan Majestic 196 6 berth Motorhome, very low miles only 1.8k, 6 seat belts, shower/toilet, double oven, fridge/freezer, centra heating/air con, 4 bike rack, dsl, rear camera, television, cruise, lots more, €84,900

Putin and the delivery of new cars problem

The mechanic is road testing it!

When an Australian driver left his rare 1986 Holden Commodore, worth $150,000 Australian dollars, in for a service he expected it to be treated with all the car and attention an Australian classic car deserves. Things went wrong when the mechanic took it

The shortage of available new cars is well known but many motorists may not have realised that the Russian dictator, Putin, has played his part in that.

The story starts with development over many decades of GEFCO, a European firm that specialised in all forms of transport, but with a particular speciality in transporting cars made in Europe to their purchasers and on to garage forecourts.

That company ended up 75% owned by the Russian railway company CMA-CGM and 25% owned by Stellantis the car manufacturing conglomerate. Their brands include Alfa, Citroën, Fiat, Opel and Peugeot.

Following the outbreak of the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, Stellantis set about disposing of their 25% share in the transport company as they realised they couldn’t operate in defiance of European sanctions. That left the company ultimately 100% owned by the Russians.

Stellantis, and their brands, now face the challenge of trying to deliver their cars around Europe at the mercy of their Russian supplier, which in part explains why new cars are so difficult to source in Ireland.

Industry sources suggest that there are stockpiles of new cars available from European manufacturers but there is a logjam in getting them delivered.

out for a test drive to check that everything was working well.

It seems the 5 litre V8 was just a bit too much for the driver and he crashed the Commodore into three other cars. That was certainly an expensive service for somebody!

707KMS ON A SINGLE CHARGE

American EV manufacturer, Fisker, is about to launch on the European market following expected approval in April.

Fisker has been making inroads into the US market where their Fisker Ocean claims to be able to deliver 707KMs on a single charge. While there are no plans to launch on the Irish market it is likely to make its way here following a launch in the UK.

2016 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback TDI Diesel, 5-door, 81k, 109bhp, €180 road tax, a/con, c/locking, e/w, alloys, fogs, centre armrest, traction, park sensors, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, €17,450

2012 BMW 116i Sport 1.6 White, 106k, 102bhp, €280 road tax, a/con, c/locking, e/w, alloys, e/m, fogs, centre armrest, MFSW, traction, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, NCT 12/23, €11,500

2020 Dacia Sandero 1.5 DCI Stepway Alternative, diesel, 90bhp, 24k, c/l, e/w, alloys, e/m, fogs, MFSW, roof rails, traction, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, NCT 01/24, €15,500

2019 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Zetec Silver, 49k, 84bhp, tax 09/23, a/con, c/l, e/w, alloys, rear spoiler, MFSW, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, 2 keys, NCT 07/23, €17,500

2014 Ford Kuga 2.0 Zetec Comm. Diesel, black, 4-door, 118BHP, €333 road tax,a/con, e/w, c/l, alloys, fogs, auto lights, armrest, MFSW, traction, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, EBD, €11,340+VAT

2019 Kia Picanto K1 1.0 67bhp, €200 road tax, 48k, c/l, e/w, e/m, auto lights, centre armrest, MFSW, traction, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, 2 keys, NCT 01/25, €12,895

2020 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 Auto, 20k, taxed 06/23, a/con, c/l, e/w, alloys, fogs, rear spoiler, auto lights, centre armrest, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, EBD, bluetooth, Isofix, keyless entry, heat front seats, rev. camera, 2 keys, NCT 07/24, €27,500

2019 Renault Clio 1.0 Dynamique Nav Red, 52k, 88bhp, €200 road tax, a/con, c/l, e/w, alloys, e/m, fogs, MFSW, sat. nav, traction, bluetooth, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/sart, 2 lights, NCT 10/24, €14,250

2012 Volkswagen CC 2.0 TDI GT Bluemotion, 140PS, diesel, coupe, 74k, €270 road tax, a/con, e/w, e/m, alloys, cruise, lthr, privacy glass, MFSW, sat. nav, heat front seats, stop/start, 2 keys, Isofix, climate, NCT 11/23, €12,950

2019 Ford Focus 1.0 Titanium Ecoboost High spec, 26k, €190 road tax, a/con, c/l, e/w, e/m, alloys, cruise, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, Isofix, Apple CarPlay, Mirror Link, keyless entry, heat front seats, stop/start, 2 keys, lane dep. warning, NCT 01/25, €21,950

Mild Hybrid, 2.0, diesel, auto, lthr heat seats, Apple/Android CarPlay, adapive cruise, pilot assist, 36,805kms, Fusion red, €61,950

2021

P6, 230HP, fully electric, ultimate spec, pan. s/r, adaptive cruise, pilot assist, 360° view parking camera, automatic, black, 19,552kms, €40,950

2020

Inscription Pro, automatic, panoramic s/r, ful lthr, Apple/Android CarPlay, adaptive cruise control with pilot assist, 1.5, 63,555kms, €47,950

235HP Inscription AWD, Nappa lthr, dsl, auto, 53,108kms, alarm, 20” alloys, elec. heat seats, MFSw, park assist, sat. nav, roof rails, media conn, 7 seats, €67,950

235hp AWD Momentum, auto, diesel, 58,018kms, 4WD, alarm, a/con, chrome pack, park sensors, sports seats, keyless, pan. glass roof, 7 seats, roof rails, lots more, €65,950

automatic, R-Design, lthr sports heated seats & steering wheel, adaptive cruise control with pilot assist, auto, silver, 2.0, 59,853kms, €38,950

automatic, full leather, heated seats, heat windscreen, integ.

72,044kms, dsl, €38,950

‘181

150hp R Line, pan. sunroof, 42,749kms, diesel, 19” alloys, cruise, dual climate, roof rails, park sensors, sat. nav, keyless, a/con, stop/start, €34,950

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 SE, 7 seats, AWD, auto, pan. sunroof, diesel, 90,750kms, 19” alloys, dual climate, a/con, alarm, MFSW, park assist, cruise, t/wins, Media conn, Keyless, €47,950

‘181 Mercedes E200D Avantgarde, auto, lthr, diesel, 93,763kms, 2.0, 17” alloys, dual climate, elec. heat sports seats, park assist, t/wins, stop/start, keyless, cruise, €32,950

2018 Volvo XC90 T8 ‘PLUG-IN HYBRID’ AWD, R-Design, pan. sunroof, auto, 78,302kms, alarm, 20” alloys, dual climate, elec. heat seats, onboard comp., park assist, sat. nav, 7 seats, pan. glass roof, €62,950

2020 Toyota Rav4 2.5, petrol HYBRID, automatic, full leather, 37,750kms, red, a/con, alloys, buetooth phone, dual climate, elec. heat seats, t/wins, roof rails, fogs, MFSW, Apple/Android CarPlay, €40,950

2017 Volvo XC60 D4 190HP R-Design, manual, R Sport seats, Nappa leather, Winter Pack, Power Tail Gate, BT, cruise etc. FSH, diesel, 2.0, 110,250kms, €29,950

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI

2018 Volvo XC40 190HP R-Design (4WD), Sports heated seats, Apple & Android CarPlay, elec. folding towbar, adaptive cruise with full pilot assist, auto, 2.0,

Volvo XC60 B4

Volvo XC40 T5 ‘PLUG-IN HYBRID’

2019 Volvo S90 D3 150HP,

2019 Volvo XC90 D5,

2019 Volvo XC90 D5

2022 Volvo XC40 BEV,

2016 Volvo XC60 D4 190HP SE,

rear child booster seats, upgraded alloys, FSH, t-belt just done, 2.0, 113,000kms, €27,950

2021 Volvo XC40 T4 ‘PLUG HYBRID’ R Design, crystal white met., full lthr heated seats, panoramic s/roof, Apple & Android CarPlay, 1.5, automatic, 25,648kms, €53,950

2019 Volvo XC60 D3, lthr, Winter Pack, incl heat steering wheel, 61,928kms, 2.0, dsl, 18” alloys, heat seats, Chrome pack, cruise, park sensors, keyless, roof rails, Harman Kardon sound, much more, €46,950

Tesla faces court action over ‘exploiting’ servicing in USA

When a pear is a car

Fisker is one of the many electric car manufacturers emerging from the almost Wild West-like rush to win the switch to EVs.

So far Fisker has managed to attract both investors and orders in the USA, so it may be one of

ATesla owner in San Francisco has taken Tesla to court.

The Tesla owner is claiming that they are exploiting their position by only offering servicing through their own networks.

Owners of traditional engine

cars have multiple options for servicing and repairs or can do the work themselves.

The repairs can rely on parts from the original manufacturer or parts made by another company, according to the complaint.

Tesla owners can only have

their cars serviced in Tesla approved centres using Tesla supplied products.

No doubt the enigmatic Elon Musk will deal with the threat of court with the same indifference that he has shown in his management of Twitter.

Jaguar to cut UK dealers

Jaguar dealers in the UK are coming to terms with plans by the manufacturer to reduce the number of dealers that will be needed in future.

There are over 80 Jaguar dealers in the UK and it seems that the manufacturer has decided that it will only need 18 to 20 of them as part of their new plans.

Over the next two years they expect to eliminate the majority of Jaguar outlets as the company transitions to an all-electric future.

Jaguar are typical of many manufacturers who are trying to minimise the dealer network they have to deal with as they hope customers will do more of their purchasing online.

That was the logic that Carvana and Cazoo thought would work for them, but proved to be a failure.

those start-ups that will actually make it into the motoring mainstream.

The latest news from them is that they are going to produce an electric budget car that will achieve 300 miles at under $30,000.

While that sounds great the name, Pear, is hard to live with. It stands for Personal Electric Automotive Revolution. Maybe the marketing people will put pressure on the designers and give it a name that would make it more attractive.

Ford cuts 1,100 jobs

The Spanish Ford plant in Valencia is cutting 1,100 jobs as they re-focus their manufacturing on plans to switch to producing electric cars.

The plant has been producing S-Max, Galaxy, Transit connect and Kuga models. This moves follows on from 3,800 job cuts in the Ford administration and product

development teams in Germany and the UK. Ford are committed to an allelectric line up and expect to reveal new models in the near future.

AUCTION RESULTS FOR CLASSIC CARS

In MotorMarket we like to give readers an understanding of the sort of prices classic cars make at auction. The size of the UK market means that more cars come for sale and all the prices shown here are in Sterling and any Irish taxes are not included in the price.

1990 PEUGEOT 205 GTI SOLD FOR £16,875

This two owner car had a recorded mileage of 58K and came with a complete service history.

’61

This little favourite was completely restored in 2019 and with 51k on the clock, attracted alot of interest.

While the colour may not be for everyone the bids show just how popular the Minor is.

’78 MGB GT SOLD FOR £3,938

The enduring appeal of the small

’58

Many younger readers may have never seen a bubble car which provided cheap transport post WW2, as the European economy recovered.

’72 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER SOLD FOR £9,225

Italian sports cars are always attractive and none more so than the Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. This model had a recorded mileage of 36k.

all new leather interior. It featured an upgraded 3.8 litre engine and had a recorded mileage of 68k.

This model has had a respray and has been kept in a dry garage for the last 30 years.

The arrival of the Mini and other small cars ended the run of these economical little cars.

Mileage recorded is 42k.

’64 JAGUAR SOLD FOR £15,469

This car was restored five years ago and included an

British two seater means that B’s sell well.

BMW ISETTA SOLD FOR £14,062

MORRIS MINOR SOLD FOR £22,667

road

M-Sport lthr elec. heat seats, cruise, dual climate, 107km, Harmon & Kardon sound, MFSW, rev. camera, stop/start, park sensors, dsl, 190bhp, 19” alloys, USB conn, €47,950

224bhp, €170 road tax, 110kms,

150bhp, 198kms, €190 road tax, cruise, elec. heat seats, MFSW, rear park sensors, USB/Aux conn, stop/start, r/c/l, alloys, alloys, sat. nav, 6-sp, cruise, Isofix, lthr, €14,950

€190 road tax, lthr heat elec. seats, cruise, dual climate, widescreen touchscreen media, sat. nav, MFSW, park sensors, stop/start, alloys, €25,950

auto, pan. roof, €333, dsl, 117kms, pan. roof, Business Ed., cream lthr, elec. memory heat seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, rev. camera, MFSW, park sensors, roof rails, privacy glass, €37,950

auto, pan. roof, 180bhp, €280 road tax, dsl, 101kms, elec. heat seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, USB/Aux, MFSW, stop/start, alloys, privacy glass, park sensors, €31,950

€180 road tax, 116bhp, push start button, 2 keys, 6-sp, alloys, stop/start, AUX/USB conn, luggage cover, climate, bluetooth, NCT 08/23, €17,950

2016 Lexus RX 450H 3.5 F-Sport, 4x4 E-CVT, auto, low miles only 79kms, 313bhp, €270 road tax, hybrid petrol, Est, sat. nav, dual climate, alloys, 2 keys, lthr elec. heat seats, Isofix, stop/start, sat. nav, rev. camera, lots more, €41,950

2016 Volvo V70 2.0D D3 SE Lux 150BHP, auto, €200 road tax, 129kms, auto, dsl, Est, elec. memory heat seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, bluetooth, CD, USB/Aux, MFSW, park sensors, stop/start, NCT 01/24, €19,950

2016 Mercedes E220 Bluetec SE, auto, dsl, 177bhp, €200 road tax, 175kms, lthr elec. heat seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, park sensors, alloyws, alarm, Isofix, NCT 01/24, €19,950

2016 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DCI, 1.5,

privacy glass, motor boot, NCT 07/24, €21,950

2017 Volvo S60 D3 SE, FSH,

2017 BMW 520D F10 SE, auto, 190bhp, 223kms,

2017 Volkswagen Touareg RLine CV 3.0 TDI 262bhp V6,

2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 HSE, 7 seats,

2017 Mini Cooper D 1.5, low miles only 70kms,

6-speed, cruise, diesel, 162kms, 110bhp, €180 road tax, park sensors, MFSW, a/con, Isofix, climate, cruise, park sensors, NCT 06/24, €16,950

2016 BMW 530D M-Sport, auto, 258bhp, 129kms, €390 road tax, lthr, heat elec seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, MFSW, park sensors, rev. camera, privacy glass, alloys, NCT 08/24, tax 10/23, €25,950

2015 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 60PS M5, low miles only 80kms, €200 road tax, a/con, climate, bluetooth, CD/USB/Aux conn, MFSW, alloys, 2 keys, alarm, alloys, MFSW, rear spoiler, €10,950

2015 BMW 420D Luxury Gran Coupe, 190bhp, auto, dsl, coupe, 113kms, a/con, alarm, lthr, elec. heat seats, dual climate, stop/start, alloys, park sensors, Aux/USB/CD,

2020 BMW 520D M-Sport MHEV, auto, €190

tax,

2019 BMW 225 XE M-Sport, auto, hybrid petrol plug-in,

pan. roof, lthr, heat seats, cruise, dual climate, head-up display, sat. nav, bluetooth, USB conn, MFSW, stop/ start, alloys, NCT 06/23, €28,950

2019 BMW 420D F36 M-Sport Grand Coupe, auto, low miles, only 43kms,190bhp, €200 road tax, diesel, lthr, heat seats, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, bluetooth, CD, USB, MFSW, park sensors, privacy glass, NCT 04/23, €34,950

2018 BMW 530E G30 M-Sport, auto, 252BHP, 105kms, €170 road tax, lthr, M-Sport elec. heat seats, touchscreen media, cruise, dual climate, sat. nav, bluetooth, USB, MFSW, park sensors, alloys, stop/start, NCT 04/24, €33,950

2015 Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6, 5 seat auto, 209bhp, €333 road tax, 132kms, dsl, cream lthr, paddleshift, cruise, dual climate, alarm, MFSW, stop/start, privacy glass, park sensors, CD, €31,950

2015 BMW X3 2.0 D XDrive M-Sport, auto, €280 road tax, 158kms, Dsl est, 190bhp, heat sport seats, cruise, climate, alloys, park sensors, CD/USB/Aux conn, sat. nav, stop/start, Isofix, €24,950

2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0 TDV6 5 Seat XE, auto, 209bhp, 119kms, dsl, Van, lthr heat seats, cruise, MFSW, dual climate, alloys, privacy glass, stop/start, fogs, Isofix, 2 keys, hill-start assist, €29,950

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SPT 2.0 TDI, 140bhp, 108kms, auto, dsl, Est, €390 road tax, 4WD, pan. roof, cruise, dual climate, park sensors, privacy glass, alloys, Isofix, sports seats, stop/start, €20,950

2016 Volvo XC90 2.0 D5 225PS AWD, R-Design, Geartronic, 165,078kms, €45,995

Ford Transit SWB Base 75BHP

diesel,

€

electric, blue,

rev. camera, 6-sp, USB, park sensors, MFSW, €27,445

75,116kms, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, dual climate, cruise, park sensors, sat. nav, stop/start, MFSW, USB, 6-sp, NCT 01/25,

Diesel

18,950

MHEV, 5-dr, auto, 2.0 dsl Estate, €200 road tax, 190bhp, 35,563kms, 2 keys, lthr elec seats, fogs, keyless entry, MFSW, sat. nav, stop/sart, park sensors, €52,995

2021

2015 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattrro, 177bhp, S-T SE, dsl, auto, Est, 94,251kms, 2 keys, a/con, lthr, heat elec seats, MFSW, pan. s/r, stop/start, USB conn, alloys, traction, €28,950

2023 Hyundai Bayon 1.2 Executive, €200 road tax, a/con, alloys, cruise, e/m, e/w, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, rev. camera, dual climate, 2 keys, heat seats, MFSW, USB, €25,895

2022 Hyundai i30 1.0, 120bhp, 2,836kms, 2 keys, a/con, alarm, alloys, cruise, elec. sports seats, stop/start, privacy glass,

2020 Hyundai i20 Active Deluxe 1.2, €270 road tax, 75bhp, 37,167kms, 2 keys, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, cruise, Isofix, MFSW, park sensors, privacy glass, park sensors, stop/start, USB, NCT 01/24, €

2014 Honda Civic 1.6i DTEC ES-T, diesel, 72,000kms, €180 road tax, 120bhp, 2 keys, a/con, alloys, auto lights/wipers, bluetooth, Isofix, MFSW, sat. nav, 6-speed, stop/start, USB conn, NCT 03/24, €13,995

2020 BMW 520D M-Sport

2019 BMW X1 SDrive 18i SE Estate, €280 road tax, 140bhp,

€29,995

Diesel Diesel

35 Technik 163PS, dsl, auto, 31,006kms, €120 road tax, 163bhp, 2 keys, a/con, lthr, climate, cruise, MFSW, park sensors, stop/start, heat elec. seats, €36,950

€270 road

136bhp, 12,904kms, 2 keys, alarm, lthr elec. seats,

‘151

22,950

2021 Hyundai Kona Kauai Hybrid 1.6 petrol, auto, blue, 141bhp, 33,871kms, €180 road tax, alloys, climate, cruise, stop/start, park sensors, privacy glass, 6-sp, MFSW, Isofix, €30,995

2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0, €200 road tax, 32,849kms, 120bhp, 2 keys, a/con, lthr, alloys, Isofix, privacy glass, sat. nav, rev. camera, 6-speed, stop/start, traction, widescreen cockpit, NCT 07/23, €21,995

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 ED4 SE 2WD, 150bhp, dsl Est, 71,000kms, €200 road tax, a/con, lthr, park sensors, stop/start, 6-speed, dual climate, cruise, Isofix, MFSW, lots more, €26,950

2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCI Zetec 140PS, auto, dsl, 140bhp, €390 road tax, 2 keys, a/con, alloys, dual climate, fogs, MFSW, park sensors, 6-speed, sports seats, traction, €15,950

2020 Audi A4 2.0

2020 Hyundai Tucson ix35 Executive Plus, 1.6 diesel,

tax,

dual climate, stop/start, 6-sp, fogs, Isofix, park sensors, privacy glass, €33,950

2018 Hyundai Tucson ix35 Executive 1.6, 23,004kms, €390 road tax, 2 keys, a/con, lthr, alloys, cruise, dual climate, MFSW, 6-sp, stop/start, USB conn, Isofix, NCT 01/24, €26,750

2013 Audi A1 1.6 TDI Sportback 104BHP, 155,849kms, diesel, 105bhp, €180 road tax, 2 keys, a/con, alloys, Aux conn, MFSW, sports seats, stop/start, traction, USB conn, €11,950

BMW X3 XDrive E20D SE, auto, diesel, 151,003kms, a/con, alloys, cruise, heat seats, MFSW, roof rails, sat. nav, park sensors, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, €280 road tax, €

2018 BMW 420i F33 Sport, Convertible, 2.0, 56,522kms, a/con, e/w, fogs, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, bluetooth, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, €34,950

Robot to charge your electric car

If you think the idea of plugging in your EV is just too much trouble there is good news on the horizon for you.

The Korean car maker Hyundai have released details of a robot that will plug in to your car for you.

The prototype scans the car for the appropriate charging point and hooks it up to the EV charger.

The one armed charger apparently does this with ease and will unhook itself once the desired charging level has been reached.

The curse of Top Gear strikes again

Women’s Car of the Year 2023

Thejournalists judging the Women's World Car of the Year have chosen the Kia Niro as the World's Best Car for 2023.

Before casting their votes, the 63 motoring journalists from 43 countries tested dozens of models and evaluated every detail. In the first round of voting, the best cars in each category were chosen from a total of 59 candidates.

The winners were:

Kia Niro (Best Urban Car)

Jeep Avenger (Best Family SUV)

Citroën C5 X (Best Large Car)

Nissan X-Trail (Best Large SUV)

Audi RS 3 (Best Performance Car)

Ford Ranger (Best 4x4)

BYD ARE ON A ROLL

Over the years the BBC Top Gear programme has had a fair share of difficulties as the controversial hosts have run into trouble.

Richard Hammond famously crashed twice on screen and Jeremy Clarkson tested the patience of the producers too much and was finally fired.

Freddie Flintoff now appears to be the latest to fall to the curse of Top Gear.

The 45-year-old cricketer was injured in December while driving a three wheeled Morgan Super 3, which flipped over at speed.

Since then Flintoff has

remained at home and BBC have now officially abandoned production on the current series,

although they say they will review the future of the show later this year.

At a time when some manufacturers are struggling, one Chinese manufacturer is breaking records.

Although the brand is virtually unknown here, BYD ranks amongst the global superstars of the motor industry.

BYD sold 1.86 million electric and plug-in hybrids in 2022, more than the previous four years combined and accounting for about 30% of all new-energy vehicle sales in China. Half of them were battery-

only EVs.

The company has stopped building petrol or diesel models completely and is now focused exclusively on the battery market.

The company has attracted many influential backers including the iconic American investor Warren Buffet.

His investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, invested $232 million in 2008 which now has a market valuation of $6billion.

Michael Caine’s Roller sells for £135k

Caine was unshaven and by his own admission a little the worse for wear. He was promptly

shown the door. Nevertheless, he did manage to get his beloved car and it became his favourite drive over the years.

Proving that celebrity adds value to old cars, this beauty made £135k at auction recently.

New boss for BMW Ireland

BMW Ireland have appointed HELEN WESTBY as Managing Director.

Helen has been involved with BMW since 2000 where she has spent several years in learning and development roles.

While she is currently based in the UK with her husband and two daughters she will be moving to Ireland to take up her new position.

No doubt she will be a familiar face on BMW dealer forecourts in the near future.

Michael Caine developed an onscreen persona as a cool dude and in reality he managed to match his onscreen and off-screen self. The story goes that in 1969 when he went to buy his Rolls

Royce Silver Shadow Drophead he wandered into the Jack Barclay dealership on Berkeley Square and simply asked for the car.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9AM-6PM; SATURDAY 10AM-3PM.

glass, roof rails, rev. camera, park sensors, €28,950

2021(1) Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech Allure 100bhp, white, a/con, Isofix, MFSW, media connection, reverse camera, €27,950

2018(1) Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDI Allure 120bhp, diesel, ultimate red, 65k miles, 18” alloys, auto lights/wipers, Isofix, FSH, r/c/l, t/wins, roof rails, fogs, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, €25,950

2020(1) Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet SZ-T Grey, 7,767k miles, 1 owner, 5-door, €22,950

2019(1) Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet SZ-T White, 5-door, 26,720k miles, a/con, MFSW, USB, gear shift indicator, €21,950

2019(1) Peugeot 2008 Allure 1.2 100BHP, diesel, red, 4-door, 13,866k miles, €18,950

2018(1) Suzuki Vitara SZT 1.6 Aluminium, 45k miles, a/con, alloys, bluetooth ph, MFSW, onboard computer, reverse camera, 1 owner, 5-door, €18,750

2017(1) Peugeot 5008 1.6 Blue HDI 120BHP, Allure, diesel, 2 owners, 5-door, aluminium, 53,688k miles, car history checked, €18,450

2020(2) Peugeot 208 1.2 Puretech 75BHP Active, Elixir, 1 owner, 4-door, €17,850

2018(1) Seat Arona SE 1.6 TDI 95BHP, white/black roof, diesel, 2 owners, 5-door, 48,779k miles, €17,750

2020(2) Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Hybrid CVT White, petrol, 20,444k miles, 1 owner, 5-door, ABS, 16” alloys, bluetooth ph, climate, cruise, FSH, Isofix, MFSW, sat. nav., t/windows, rear park sensors, traction, €17,450

2016(1) Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 5-door automatic, black, 41,012 miles, 1 owner, 5-door, a/con, alloys, bluetooth phone, MFSW, panoramic glass roof, €17,450

2017(1) Audi A1 1.4 TDI SE 90HP diesel, black, 73,945k miles, 1 owner, 5-door, €16,495

2014(1) Audi A3 1.4 Sportback Automatic, red, 60k, a/con, alloys, MFSW, onboard computer, r/c/l, p/s, 5-doors, 1 owner €16,450

2019(2) Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet SZ-T Red, 17k miles, a/con, 16” alloys, bluetooth phone, cruise, ESP, FSH, Isofix, USB, Aux jack input, f/fogs, traction, 5door, 2 owners, €15,450

2014(2) Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI Highline 125HP, Black, 62k miles, a/con, alloys, bluetooth phone, MFSW, onboard computer, 1 owner, 4-door, €15,450

2019(1) Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet SZ3 Blue, 23k, bluetooth phone, MFSW, onboard computer, USB, 5-door, €14,750

2014(1) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline 140HP, black, 1 owner, 5-door, ABS, a/con, bluetooth phone, cruise, USB, €14,450

2015(2) Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCI Titanium Diesel, silver, 31,691k miles, 2 owners, 5-door, €13,950

2019(1) Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL Plus Black, 26k miles, alloys, bluetooth phone, MFSW, onboard computer, r/c/l, USB, 1 owner, 5-door, €10,950

2019(1) Suzuki Ignis 1.2 DualJet SZ-T Blue, 2 owners, 5-door, ABS, bluetooth phone, Isofix, MFSW, onboard computer, media connection, reverse camera, €POA

Good news for EV users on Waze

Good news for electric vehicles drivers who like to navigate using Waze.

The app has now added information about charging stations, with crowd-sourced information that can be updated in real-time.

Waze, which is owned by Google, has grown in popularity because it uses crowd-sourced data to calculate real-time traffic information, helping to find a route where you can keep moving rather than get stuck in a big jam.

It’s also available through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

CAZOO AND CARVANA A lesson for the Irish trade

Every industry has disruptors who are determined to leave everything that is traditional behind them, and lead their industry into a new golden dawn.

The motor industry is no exception and when Carvana launched in the USA it promised that the future of car sales would be entirely online, just as Amazon has revolutionised book selling.

Investors were told that in the future, buyers would order their car online and simply pay over the web and collect it from a pickup point.

This model was followed by Cazoo in the UK who promised to change the face of car sales and would add the extra service of

delivering the car direct to the customer off the back of a truck.

The result has been a spectacular failure and both companies are now teetering on the brink of total collapse.

What the Wall Street investors and London Bankers forgot was that the car purchaser likes to engage with a forecourt professional they can trust.

Buying a car is still a huge investment for most purchasers and most customers need the reassurance of a knowledgeable specialist that cannot be replaced with a few clicks of a mouse.

The Irish motor industry needs to be wary of those who would lead them down the road travelled by Cazoo and Carvana.

The Babycham and Rolls Royce story

Readers of a certain age may well remember Babycham, which in the 60’s was the sophisticated drink for young women.

The Champagne Perry had very little in terms of a relationship with actual champagne but it proved to be an extraordinary success throughout the swinging 60’s.

According to legend, the makers promised their advertising agency chief a Rolls Royce if he could get sales up to a £1 million a year.

The challenge was accepted and when the target was met the Rolls Royce was produced to the creative genius who made a glorified lemonade into a marketing success.

THIEVES FORGOT TO CHARGE TESLA

When thieves struck at a store in Buford USA they loaded up their car and took off into the night with their stolen goods.

Witnesses couldn’t give much detail other than that they were driving a Tesla.

Quick thinking police officers had a hunch that the thieves might need to charge up so they staked out the nearest Tesla charge point and within an hour they nabbed the bad guys as

they sat patiently waiting for the car to charge.

Perhaps the moral of the story is that thieves should stick to less environmentally friendly petrol cars for the moment.

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blue, €34,995

2023 Opel Astra Elite 1.2 Turbo, 130PS, 6-speed, delivery miles, €34,995

2022 Opel Mokka E Elite 136PS, electric, auto, white, 15,370kms, €32,995

2021 Opel Corsa-E Elite 136 PS Electric, orange, 19,912kms, Was €29,995, NOW €28,995

2020 Opel Grandland X 1.2i 130PDS SC, grey, 22,019kms, €25,995

2021 Opel Crossland X 1.5D (102PS) S/S 120 Years Edition, diesel, 39,910kms, €24,995

2021 Opel Corsa 1.2i (100PS), S/S, 6-speed, SRi, 32,000kms, black, €20,995

2021 Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost 95PS Titanium, red, 16,026kms, €20,495

2008 AUDI R8 4.2 V8, Irish car, FSH, low miles only 40k, Bang & Olufsen media pack, rev. camera, Xenons, elec. sports heat seats, alarm, alloys, park sensors, dual climate, Isofix, a/con, rear spoiler, r/locking, drive model selector, NCT 01/23, €59,950

Irish car, low miles only 13k, auto, lthr, BOSE  media pack, 14 way elec. memory seats, rev. camera, park sensors, pan. roof, cruise, biXenons lights, heat seats, 2 keys, stop/start, privacy glass, Sports chrono, lots more, €78,950

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, 991.2, pan. roof, PDK gearbox, 40k, BOSE  media pack, rev. camera, heat seats, coupe, Porsche embossed elec. seats, cruise, rear privacy glass, Alcantara headlining, black sports exhaust, 20” Carrera sport wheels, rear wiper, Isofix, 2 keys, park sensors, stop/start, lthr, sat. nav, MFSW, auto, dual climate, €126,950

13k, auto, s/r, rear privacy glass, dual climate, rev. camera, park sensors, s/r, lthr, MFSW, dual climate, wireless charger, bluetooth, Isofix, stop/start, 2 keys, Isofix, sat. nav, alarm, alloys, lots more, €73,950

Huracan LP610-4 Coupe, Dublin reg., low miles 13k, 4WD, Grigio Admetus exterior paint, Nero ade interior with rosso alala stitch, front end lifting system, carbon ceramic brakes with red calipers, full ppf, heated electric seats, rev. camera sat-nav, bluetooth ph/media, sports seats, 2 keys, stop/start, NCT 06/24, €219,950

1.5, Coupe, auto, low miles only 27k, heat seats, Harmon & Kardon media, rev. camera, park sensors, sat. nav, cruise, 2 keys, lthr, alarm, alloys, park sensors, Isofix, sports seats, front/rear camera, stop/start, lots more, NCT 02/24, €78,950

‘181 Audi A5 SLine, FSH, s/r, 43k, coupe, auto, heated seats, Xenons, cruise, MFSW, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/media, rear privacy glass, park sensors, a/con, alarm, alloys, e/w, privacy glass,

pan. roof, Black Nappa lthr, rev. camera with 360° surround view, pan. s/r, head-up display, Burmester media pack, elec. heat memory seats, adaptive cruise, lane assist, privacy glass, keyless go, low miles only 36k, auto, stop/start, dual climate, NCT 01/24, €77,950

6 Audi S3 Quattro S-Tronic, s/r, FSH, low miles only 45k, rev. camera, park sensors, lthr, cruise, privacy glass, Bi-Xenons, 2 keys, stop/start, auto, MFSW, a/con, heat seats, rev. camera, sat. nav, alloys, cruise, a/con, lots more, €33,950

‘141 Audi A6 Bi-Turbo, S-Line, Black Ed., Quattro, low miles, 64k, s/r, 313hp, BOSE media pack, bi-xenons, rear privacy glass, cruise, dual climate, elec. seats, 20” rotar wheels, auto lights/wipers, a/con, €23,950

2016 Lamborghini

2015 Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe,

2021 Porsche Macan 2.0,

2021 BMW 3 Series M340D XDrive, M-Sport,

saddle brown lthr int., pan. glass tilt/slide s/r, piano black inter. trim, elec. heat seats, cruise, Isofix, 2 keys, stop/start, privacy glass, MFSW, dual climate, touchscreen media, a/con, alarm, FSH, alloys, touring spec, plus lots more, €259,950

sat. nav, half lthr, cruise, bixenons, privacy glass, a/con, e/m, e/w, elec. seats, park sensors, stop/start button, climate, €35,950

XDrive, Irish car, ivory lthr, head-up display, Harmond & Kardon media, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, park sensors, Isofix, pan. s/r, MFSW, elec. seats, sat. nav, alarm, stop/start, cruise, bluetooth ph/media, NCT 06/24, €85,950

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0, Est, auto, 20k, pan. s/r, rev. camera, 360° surround view, elec. memory heat seats, Meridian sound, cruise, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, alloys, MFSW, lots more, €86,950

plug-in

pan. roof, 22k, auto, Meridian media pack,cruise, sat. nav, black lthr, rev. camera, privacy glass, stop/start, 2 keys, cooler box, Xenons, bluetooth ph/media, touchscreen media, drive mode selector, €99,950

FSH, 22k, sports exhaust, chrono, BOSE media pack, 2 keys, stop/start, park sensors, Isofix, alarm, alloys, cruise, a/con, Porsche Embossed heat seats, bluetooth, sat. nav, lthr, alarm, alloys, cruise, lots more, NCT 01/24, €POA

Sports

Pack, FSH, coupe, auto, 36k, Merino lthr, Harmon &  Kardon media, privacy glass, head-up display, cruise, alarm, alloys, cruise, elec. seats, park sensors, rev. camera, sat. nav, auto, keyless entry, €63,950

E-Hybrid, pan. roof, 14 way seats, 11k, adaptive cruise, heat seats, Bose media pack, rev. camera, rear privacy glass, sports chrono, elec. heat lthr seats, s/r, climate, stop/start, 2 keys, rev. camera, touchscreen media, keyless entry, Isofix, lots more, €127,950

2017 BMW i8, ivory lthr, low miles only 26k, Dublin reg., Harmon & Kardon media pack, heat elec sports lthr seats, 2 keys, dual climate, sat. nav, MFSW, a/con, alarm, alloys, stop/start, auto, Isofix, lots more, NCT  11/23, €69,950

‘19 BMW 530E M-Sport, plug-in hybrid, 18k, auto, park sensors, cruise, heat seats, bluetooth ph/media, rear privacy glass, xenons, auto 39,950

2018 Audi A6 S-Line Black Ed., very low miles only 34k, dsl, auto, cruise, privacy glass, 190HP, heat elec. seats, alarm, alloys, sat. nav, park sensors, bluetooth, stop/start, 2 keys, Isofix, MFSW, Xenons, NCT 05/24, €36,950

‘12 BMW 640D M-Sport Coupe, dsl, 3.0, 76k, auto, sat. nav, bluetooth, elec. memory seats, lthr, privacy glass, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, touchscreen media, NCT 08/21, €20,950

2018 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0, 3-dr, Spielberg wheels, pan. roof, 65k, heat seats, adaptive cruise, sat. nav, stop/start, Isofix, MFSW, climate, a/con, 2 keys, alloys, alarm, armrest, keyless entry, Apple CarPlay, NCT 02/24, €36,950

2022 Bentley Flying Spur, Mulliner Edition, 7k, 2.9,

2018 Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera S,

Exhaust,

2022 Porsche Panamera

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue P400e,

hybrid,

2017 BMW M4 Competition

2020 BMW 840D Gran Coupe

bluetooth conn, cruise, climate, MFSW, auto lights, f/fogs, LED daytime lights, traction, NCT 10/23, €26,777

2018 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Allroad Quattro 218BHP, auto, pan. s/r, 21” alloys, sat. nav. €390 road tax, dsl Est, AWD, lthr heat elec memory seats, sat. nav, bluetooth conn, dual climate, park sensors, push button start, elec. tailgate, large touchscreen display, NCT 09/24, €47,999

2017 Audi A7 3.0 TDI V6 272BHP S Line Black Ed., 7-speed, auto, Quattro, 20” alloys, €390 road tax, 122kms, digital heads-up display, S-Tronic auto, lthr elec heat memory front seats, larger screen display, push button start, privacy glass, sat. nav, 4WD, €37,777

2020 Audi e-Tron 230KW 50 Quattro, Black Pack (313bhp), upgraded 22” RSQ8 alloys, 37kms, electric, STronic auto, push button start, privacy glass, sat. nav, bluetooth conn, 4WD, paddleshift, rev. camera, power tailgate, lthr, €120 road tax, €52,999

2021 Audi e-Tron Q4 35 Advance, Black Pack, full elec, 335kms, 168bhp, upgraded 20” alloys, €120 road tax, 34kms, privacy glass, dechromed, heat seats, rev. camera, bluetooth conn, push button start, roof rails, traction, €46,999

2017 Audi Q5 2.0 Diesel SE, 150bhp, Tech Pack, Xenons, sat. nav, €200 road tax, 139kms, diesel, 6-speed, lthr, heat seats, 18” alloys, tinted glass, sat. nav, bluetooth ph/wireless charging, park sensors, roof rails with roof rack, push button start, cruise, climate, €32,444

pan. s/r, €280 road tax, 131kms, dsl, 18” gloss alloys, FSH, adaptive cruise, privacy glass, half lthr, red stitching, rev. camera, cruise, climate, park sensors, push button start, paddleshift, NCT 03/24, €29,999

‘182 Landrover Range Rover Sport 3.0 dsl TDV6 HSE  Dynamic, pan. s/r, 258bhp, 21” alloys, 143kms, auto, 8-sp, 4WD, sat. nav,

2017

2.0, Plug-in Hybrid, auto, RWD, 252bhp, 19”

BMW 330E Sport+

upgraded M-Sport alloys, €170 road tax, 144kms, 184bhp, bluetooth, sat. nav, park sensors, a/con, cruise, speed limiter, auto lights, f/fogs, auto dim mirrow, €22,999

2015 Mercedes C220 Diesel Coupe, AMG Sport Ed. Premium, auto, 17” alloys, sat. nav, 99kms, €280 road tax, dsl, coupe, 170bhp, half lthr heat elec. seats, bluetooth conn, boot spoiler, push button start, MFSW, f/fogs, lots more, €20,999

2017 BMW 740 E2.0, petrol plug-in hybrid, 326bhp, MSport styling, 20” diamond cut alloys, auto, 99kms, €170 road tax, privacy glass, lthr heat massage seats, head-up display, sat. nav, cruise, cimate, elec. tailgate, soft close doors, park sensors, push button start, €39,999

2018 Ford Kuga 2.0 Diesel ST-Line Auto 4WD, 150bhp,

climate, cruise, rev. camera, elec drivers seat, elec. tailgate, traction, lane departure and hill assist, park sensors, €64,999

2020 Mercedes EQC 400 Electric AMG Line 4Matic, 22”  diamond cut alloys, CarPlay, park sensors, camera, 408bhp, 24kms, electric, lthr elec. heat front seats, sat. nav, cruise, climate, push button start, f/fogs, lane departure warning, €64,888

2022 Skoda Enyaq IV60 Eco Suite, upgraded 22” alloys, brown lthr, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, paddleshift, privacy glass, dechromed, rev. camera, cruise, climate, park sensors, push button start, roof rails, large touchscreen display, lane departure, €49,999

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander GX4S 2.0 petrol plug-in hybrid, 4WD, auto, 200bhp, e/s/r, 146kms, €170 road tax, paddleshift, 18” diamond cut alloys, lthr elec heat drivers seat, privacy glass, push button start, dual a/con, cruise, MFSW, park sensors, 360° camera, €23,999

2020 Nissan Leaf N-Connecta, 17” alloys, privacy glass, 360° camera, 217bhp, 20kms, electric, heat lthr seats, cruise, climate, park sensors, push button start, roof rails, auto, touchscreen media, €24,999

2021 Peugeot 208 EV GT Line 17” alloys, CarPlay, Lane Dep., 136bhp, 22kms, auto, privacy glass, half lthr, heat sports seats, 3D digital dash, rev. camera, cruise, dual climate, push button start, large touchscreen display, €28,999

2019 Skoda Superb 2.0 Diesel SE Technology 150BHP, auto, CarPlay, blind spot detection, 106kms, €200 road tax, dsl, DSG auto, 17” alloys, lthr heat front seats, large screen display, sat. nav, privacy glass, LED lights, bluetooth, €29,999

2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 R Line, 80BHP, 16” diamond cut alloys, €190 road tax, 17kms, privacy glass, touchscreen radio, CarPay, a/con, cruise, traction, push button start, e/w, e/m, daytime running fogs, hill assist, rear spoiler, NCT 04/25, €21,888

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD 2.0 Diesel, 5-dr, upgradd Dynoaudio speakers, 184bhp, 19” diamont cut alloys, €200 road tax, 153kms, 6-speed, privacy glass, rev. camera, sat. nav, park sensors, adaptive cruise, dual climate, f/fogs, heat seats, NCT 11/24, €21,999

2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Highline, 7-sp, auto, sat. nav, reverse camera, 17” alloys, 140bhp, 85kms, alcantara uph., t/glass, cruise, dual climate, f/fogs, traction, €15,888

2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Life 58KW Pro Performance, 19” upgraded alloys, 150kw - 204bhp), range up to 426kms, 17kms, auto, electric, adaptive cruise, dual climate, push button start, privacy glass, sat. nav, bluetooth conn, €37,444

2013 Vokswagen Polo 1.4 GT, 140bhp, 83kms, GT spec, auto, 17” alloys, sports seats, privacy glass, touchscreen radio, rev. camera, climate, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, daytime running lights, e/w, e/m, traction, NCT 01/25, €13,999

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2018 Nissan Micra 1.0 XE Irish car from new, low miles only 28k, €190 road tax, taxed 01/24, NCT 02/24, €13,900

2013 Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE Diesel, 135k, black, full lthr, 177bhp, €270 road tax, NCT 01/25, €13,900

2015 Kia Sportage 1.7 LX SUV Estate, diesel, blue, 114bhp, €280 road tax, NCT 01/24, €13,900

2012 Volksswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TDI 4WD, auto, dsl, 116k, brown, 140bhp, NCT 05/24, €13,900

2015 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline Diesel 1.6, 77k, €180 road tax, 105bhp, NCT 03/25, €12,900

2012 Audi A4 2.0 SE Low miles only 48k, automatic, diesel, silver, 141bhp, €270 road tax, NCT 02/24, €12,900

2012 Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance Estate Diesel Automatic, 86k, silver, 136bhp, €280 road tax, NCT 05/24, €12,900

VOLKSWAGEN ID.5

By BREDA CORRIGAN www.motoringmatters.ie

capability. A terrific energy recuperation system in the ID.5 makes it easy and fuss-free to extend the range of the battery.

For instance, when the driver approaches a slower moving vehicle, the ID.5 can automatically use the slowing effect of regenerative braking to align with the vehicle in front. Additionally, there is a selectable ‘B’ mode which increases braking effect in normal driving.

THE STYLE-CONSCIOUS SUV

Following on from the launch of the hugely-successful, fully-electric ID.3 and ID.4, Volkswagen has introduced the sleek and sporty ID.5, which is a fully electric SUV with coupe styling. The ID.5 is built on the same platform as the ID.4, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-Tron and the Skoda Envaq Coupe SUV, but unlike these cars, the ID.5 is not available with a smaller battery: the only option is a sizeable 77kWh unit that provides a WLTP battery range of up to 530km. The ID.5 can be charged from 0-100% via a wallbox charger in seven and a half hours, with a 5-80% charge at a DC fast charge station taking just 29 minutes.

SPORT

EXTERIOR DESIGN

The overall exterior design of the ID.5 doesn’t deviate all that much from the ID.4. Indeed, from some angles it might not be obvious to spot the new rear-end

treatment , featuring redesigned C-pillars, a sloping roof line and a new boot lid incorporating a rear wing.

Inside the ID.5, the interior closely resembles that of the ID.4,

albeit with some nicer trim element s to reflect the ID.5’s position in Volkswagen’s fullyelectric car line-up.

The modern and uncluttered cabin features t wo digital screens

mounted on the dashboard that give access to the various onboard functions.

The 12.0-inch infotainment screen has sharp graphics and is responsive to the touch, and it offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, DAB radio and over-the-air update capabilities. There is also a wireless smartphone charger fitted to all trims.

The cabin is spacious with

plenty of head and leg room for all occupants, while the seating is comfortable and supportive too.

Rear passenger space is virtually unchanged from the ID.4, so there is space for up to five adults, and the boot is actually slightly larger, holding up to 1,561litres when the rear seats are folded.

TRIM & DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Trim levels available in the new ID.5 comprise of Business, Style, Family, Tech and Max which come in rear-wheel drive guise, and GTX, GTX Business and GTX Max which benefit from all-wheel drive

As is the case with its ID.3 and ID.4 siblings, the gear selector in the ID.5 is situated to the right hand side of the steering wheel and it is engaged by simply twisting the selector forwards or backwards to choose the direction of travel.

Key standard features from entry-level ID.5 Business trim include 19-inch ‘Hamar’ alloy wheels, LED Matrix headlights (with automatic headlight control, Dynamic Light Assist and iQ. Light), LED tail lights, exterior surround lighting with unique puddle light design, black roof, rear spoiler, centre console with armrest, carpet mats made from recycled material, 12-inch ‘Discover Pro’ Navigation System, wireless smartphone charging,

tinted rear windows, Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter, We Connect Plus, front & rear parking sensors, Driving Profile Selection, Natural Voice Control, noise and heat insulating windscreen, Air Care Climatronic air conditioning with enhanced air filter, multiple airbags, and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

TEST CAR DETAILS

My ID.5 Tech test car was finished in beautiful blue metallic paintwork that was complimented by sporty 19-inch ‘Hamar’ alloy wheels. Buyers looking for even more visual drama can upgrade to 20 or 21inch alloy wheels, with a host of other optional extras available for ultimate personalisation.

With 204hp and 310Nm of torque available from the get-go,

the car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in as little as 8.4seconds.

It is impressively smooth and refined to drive, particularly at high speeds on a motorway, and there is always plenty of power in reserve for overtaking slowermoving traffic with confidence.

There is plenty of grip on twisty roads, the steering is well weighted and body movements are controlled with great precision. Ride comfort is excellent, with occupants adequately insulated from the outside world.

All trim variants come with a host of standard comfort, convenience, safety and infotainment systems, with my Tech test car also benefitting from an augmented reality head-up display, 450W output speakers with subwoofer, sensor-

controlled Easy Open & Close boot lid, Trained Parking, Area View overhead camera incorporating a reversing camera, and Travel Assist with Swarm Data, along with Emergency Assist and Side Assist safety features.

VERDICT AND PRICING

With its stylish coupé looks, excellent interior space, smooth acceleration, high driving position and an impressive range, the new VW ID.5 is a very commendable car in every respect.

Pricing for the ID.5 (174hp) starts at €62,695 (inclusive of delivery-related costs), with the 204hp version priced from €64,790. A 3-year/90,000km manufacturers’ warranty comes as standard, along with an 8year/160,000km battery warranty for total peace of mind motoring.

Dad smashes son’s BMW to stop him driving

We all want to stop drink driving but a Spanish father took it more seriously than most.

When he saw that his 32-year-old son was definitely not fit to drive, the man demanded the keys. The drink driving son wasn’t having any of it

and was insistent on driving. Dad then decided that he had to take action, and attacked the car. The result was that the car was left with broken windows and certainly couldn’t be driven. While Dad always knows best it may have taken a while for that family row to be settled.

Arare 1908 Harley Davidson became the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction in the United States. The 115-yearold Strap Tank motorcycle – named after its oil and fuel tanks, which are attached to the frame with nickel straps – is believed to be one of only 12 models still remaining.

The auctioneers noted that the bike, which had been expertly restored and still had the original tank, wheels, engine belt pulley, seat cover and muffler sleeve, was exceptionally rare. The bike, which sold for $875,000 before fees, was reportedly found intact in a Wisconsin barn by David Uihlein in 1941, which he kept in his possession for 66 years.

DRINK DRIVE CARS SENT TO UKRAINE

We are all doing what we can to support the people of Ukraine but the Latvian authorities have taken an unusual step to support the war effort.

In their battle against drink drivers, Latvia has

introduced new legislation that allows them to seize the cars of drunk drivers.

Those cars are then shipped to Ukraine where they are made available for emergency service workers and to transport military to the front lines.

Most expensive motorbike ever sold achieves $875,000

KILCRONEY CROSS, BRAY, CO. WICKLOW

CAR OF THE WEEK

2018 Mercedes S350D AMG Line, 47k, 2.9 diesel, auto, 286bhp, €280 road tax, pristine, lthr elec. memory comfort heat seats,wireless charging, Comfort access, 19” alloys, rev. camera, adaptive cruise, widescreen sat. nav, Xenons, bluetooth media/ph integ. paddleshift, digital climate, tax 06/23, NCT 09/24, €59,950

Harmon Kardon, 20” alloys, wireless ph. charging, het seats, Wifi hotspot, quad digital climate, BMW Individual Shadowline lights, M Compund brake in red high gloss, and lots more, 13k, NCT 09/24, €129,950

2019 BMW 730D SE, auto, diesel, new model, ivory quilted lthr inter., Harman Kardon, Comfort access, 360° camera, rev. camera, head-up display, soft-close

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CAR OF THE WEEK

2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI R-Line Plus, Passenger, hugh spec, 50k, diesel, auto, lthr heat elec. seats, MFSW, sat. nav, bluetooth ph prep/music stream, USB conn, digital climate, cruise, Park dist, roof rails, privacy glass, elec. tilt & slide pan. glass roof, 2-tone diamond alloys, NCT 05/23, €44,950

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 3.0 SD6 R Dynamic, 1st Ed., 52k, diesel, auto, 300bhp, magnificent, 2-tone lthr, pan. s/r, massage seats, 22” alloy upgrade, Meridian sound upgrade, elec. memeory heat front seats, elec. tilt rear seats, cruise, 360° cameras, paddleshift, unique machine, much more, €67,950

24k, diesel, auto, €400 road tax, 190bhp, lthr elec. memory heat seats, head-up display, power tailgate, cruise, collision alerts, digital climate, 19” alloys upgrade, voice command, virtual dashboard, lane assist, sat. nav, park sensors, pristine, NCT 03/24, tax 06/24, €40,950

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0 TD4, 22k, diesel, auto, €400 road tax, 180bhp, immac., rev. camera, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, keyless entry, 10” touchscreen, dual digital, cruise, paddleshift, bluetooth media/ph. integ., ambient lighting, tax 06/23, NCT 07/24, €66,950

2019 BMW 520D XDrive M-Sport, 2.0, automatic, diesel, 62k, 190bhp, €270 road tax, 4WD, head-up display, rev. camera, 19” alloy upgrade, paddleshift, bluetooth media/ph. integ., black lthr Dakota heat seats, widescreen sat. nav, park sensors, cruise with collision alerts, digital climate, DVD, music storage jukebox, lots more, NCT 02/24, €37,950

2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, only 68k files, FSH, Irish car, 2.5, 280BHP, this is a meticulously maintained, pristine condition, low-mileage example of this iconic machine. 4-door, €29,950

2016 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Vogue, 92k, 3.0 dsl auto, 258bhp, immac.,beautiful, ivory lthr, pan. s/r, 22” alloys, heat/cool elec. memory front seats, heat rear seats, soft-close doors, rev. camera, Quad climate, Meridian sound, elec. tailgate, touchscreen sat. nav, Xenons, new t-belt, NCT 08/24, €59,950

2018 BMW M3 3.0, Competition Pack, 26k, auto, lthr, elec. heat memory seats, rev. camera, adv. parking pack, Harman Kardon sound, head-up display, Comfort access, 20” alloy upgrade, adaptive M-Sport suspension, sat. nav, cruise, digial climate, bluetooth media/ph integ., NCT 02/24, €77,950

2018 Honda Civic 2.0 GT Type R VTEC, 12.3k, €600 road tax, 320bhp, wireless charging, rev. camera, centre-mounted triple outlet exhaust, Type R sports seats, serial number plaque, GT pack, park sensors, one touch, remote wins, key fob operation, alloy gear knob, sat. nav, cruise, dual climate, lots more, NCT 03/24, €46,950

2020 BMW M5 4.4 Competition, 617bhp, Facelift model,

Merino/Silverstone contrasting lthr, laser lights,

seats,

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2020

S3 2.0 TFSI 300 Quattro, 28k, auto, €400 road tax, as new, Bang & Olufson sound, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, sat. nav, heat seats, climate, cruise with Audi Pre-sense, paddleshift, bluetooth media/ph. integ., Xenons, conrasting graphite alloys, tax 11/23, NCT 06/24 €49,950

21” alloy upgrade, paddleshift, park sensors, bluetooth media/ph integ., NCT03/25, €106,950

2019 Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI Avant, only 34k, €270 road tax, pan. s/r, 20” alloy upgrade, heat seats, virtual dashboard, sat. nav, cruise, Audi Pre-sense Collision alerts, elec. tailgae, digital climate, lthr/alcantara suede S Line inter., €27 road tax, Estate, dsl, €46,950

2020 Audi E-Tron 55 (95kwh) S Line, Launch Ed., pan. s/r, elec. heat sports seats with drive memory function, Bang & Olufsen Sound, 21” alloy upgrade, 360° and rev. camera, Comfort access, cruise, digital climate, virtual wing mirrors with 7” display monitors, Estate, auto, 408bhp, €56,950

CAR OF THE WEEK

2021 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 R 462bhp, 21k, hybrid petrol plug-in, auto, magnifient, black diamond quilted lthr (incl. door cards), 22” black gloss alloys, pan. s/r, heat/cool R sports seats, 15” touchscreen, 360° and rev cameras, sel fpark, sat. nav, adaptive cruise, head-up display, quad

2021 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 R 4Motion 320PS Performance, 15k, auto, stunning, black lthr, heat/cool elec. seats, Nurburgring mode, dift mode, rev. camera, Xenons, 19” Estoril alloys, R brake callipers, digital cocklit Pro, 10” touchscreen system, sat. nav, voice control, digital climate, cruise, bluetooth media/ph. integ. €59,950

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic, 5 seat crew cab, auto, dsl, 93k, 22” upgrade alloys, pan. glass roof, elec. sidesteps, heat memory seats, sat. anv, rev. camera, bi-xenons, bluetooth audio music stream/ph integ, paddleshift, cruise, digital climate, park sensors, €333 tax, 300bhp, DOE 05/23, €44,674 +VAT

2018 BMW M4 Competition Pack, 3.0, auto, 40k, 306bhp, completely immac., 20” M Star-spoke 660M alloys, ind. high-gloss shadowline, carbon fibre inlays, rev. camera, heat elec. seats with driver memory function, adaptive suspension, 7-speed double clutch with paddleshift, NCT 02/24, €67,950

2018 Mercedes E350 D AMG Line, 59k, 3.0 dsl auto, €400 road tax, saddle brown Nappa lthr, pan. s/r, 20” alloy wheel upgrade, rev. camera, heat seats, widescreen sat. nav, high gloss wood trim, paddleshift, bluetooth media/ph. integ, cruise, collision alert, tax 04/23, NCT 04/24, €41,950

2021 Toyota Hi-Lux 2.8 Invincible X D-4D Double Cab, Diesel, auto, 33k, 2.8, 204bhp, lthr heat seats, 18” gloss black alloys, Bespoke X bodystyling, lockable tonneau cover, sat. nav, dual digital climate, DOE 01/24, €333 road tax business users, €40,610+VAT

2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe 3.0, auto, hybrid petrol plug-in, 462bhp, €150 road tax, pan. moonroof, heat seats, rev. camera, 360° camera, cruise, widescreen sat. nav, BOSE Music, elec. memory seats, park pilot, quad zone, digital climate,

2021 BMW 530E XDrive Select 2.0, Hybrid petrol plug-in, auto, 15.8k, 292bhp, €140 road tax, 4WD, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, rev. camera, heat seats, digital climate, cruise, collision alerts, sat. nav., 18” multi-spoke alloys, park sensors, ambient colour change lighting, NCT 05/25, €49,950

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climate, €155 road tax, NCT 05/25, €94,950

2014 BMW X4 XDrive 20D M-Sport, 89l, 2.0 diesel auto, 190bhp, pristine, s/r, Harman Kardon sound, 20” alloy upgrade, widescreen pro sat. nav, LED adaptive headlights, elec. tailgate, oyster lthr, red piping, piano wood trim, paddleshift, bluetooth audio music stream/ph integ., jukebox, DVD, digital climate, €400 road tax, €24,950

2017

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CAR OF THE WEEK

Line Premium Plus, 29k, electric, auto, 408bhp, pan. s/r, Burmeister sound upgrade (amazing), 21” alloys, heat elec. memory seats, rev. & 360° cameras, park pilot, cruise, climate, paddleshift, bluetooth media, park sensors, USB conn, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, lane assist, €63,950

Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Dynamique, dsl, 1 onr, only 50k, auto, dsl, Est, immac., pan. s/r, heat seats, 21” alloy wheel upgrade, rev. camera, elec. seats, elec. tailgate, multi-terrain 2WD, Xenons, sat. nav, cruise, digital climate, €49,950

rev./front face cameras, Meridian sound, 21” gloss black alloys, bluetooth media/ph integ., sat. nav, park sensors, €170 road tax, €89,950

2014 Land Rover Defender 90 XS, 2.2, FSH, excellent example, 72k, diesel, 122bhp, 72k, excellent cond., 2 seat commercial, heat seats, a/con, bluetooth music/audio stream, ph. integ., 16” boost alloy wheels, side steps, more,

Max

58KwH, 204bhp, €120 road tax, 16k, elec. auto, Estate, head-up display, pan. moonroof, massage seats, adaptive cruise, with iQ Drive, 19” alloy upgrades, rev. camera, elec. heat seats, Comfort access, widescreen sat. nav, pause-and-play pedals, park sensors, climate, NCT 02/25, €37,950

CAR OF THE WEEK

2016 Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI, only 52k, 2.0 diesel, €180 road tax, 150bhp, immaculate, black lthr, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth audio music stream/phone integ., climate, USB connection, park sensors, LED headlights, WiFi hotspot, NCT 07/24, €19,950

2016 BMW 430D M-Sport Gran Coupe, 3.0, auto, dsl, 112k, 258bhp, €280 road tax, s/r, Harmon & Kardon sound, head-up display, 19” alloy upgrade, heat elec. memory seats, elec. tailgate, Xenons, widescreen sat. nav, sports transmission with paddleshift, bluetooth media/ph integ., DVD, climate, cruise, NCT 03/24, €24,950

2012 BMW Z4 2.0 M-Sport, only 50k, 184bhp, convertible, stunning, pristine, 19” alloy upgrade wheels, heat lthr seats, bluetooth auto music/stream/ph. integ., widescreen pro sat. nav, Xenons, cruise, park sensors, DVD, climate, €19,950

2013 BMW 640D M-Sport Gran Coupe, 5 seats, 87k, 3.0 dsl, auto, €400 road tax, immac., elec. memory heat seats, widescreen pro sat. nav, paddleshift, Xenons, bluetooth auto music stream/ph intg., piano wood trim, cruise, digital climate, park sensors, jukebox, DVD, NCT 05/23, €22,950

2016 Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI Quattro, auto, dsl, Est, 218bhp, €400 road tax, superb, 20” alloy wheel upgrade, rev. camera, park pilot, elec. tailgate, sat. nav, paddleshift, park sensors, roof rails, lthr, cruise, WiFi hotspot, music storage jukebox, rare machine, immaculate, €33,950

2015 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Commercial 4x4, diesel, 2.0, 147bhp, €333 road tax for business users, only 83k, heated seats, cruise, bluetooth phone integ., Aux. input, climate control, roof rails, alloy wheels and more, €12,154 + VAT

2018 Volvo V90 D4 R-Design, 190BHP, FVSH, €270 road tax, 63k, diesel, auto, Estate, white, 21” alloy upgrade, elec. heat memory seats, adaptive cruise, park pilot, rev. camera, elec. tailgate, collision alerts, lthr/alcantara sued R Design sports inter., bluetooth media/ph integ. park sensors, €200 road tax, NCT 06/24, €36,950

2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400E Vogue, only 27k, auto, plug-in hybrid PHEV, pan. moonroof, head-up display, elec. memory heat front seats, heat rear seats, soft-close doors, 4WD,

2021 Volkswagen ID.3

Pro,

2020 Mercedes EQC 400 AMG

2015 Land Rover

DOE 08/23, €39,950

2020 Volkswagen Golf Highline 1.5 TSi, 150bhp, 18k, FSH, €200 road tax, pristine, lthr, heat seats, rev. camera, Apple CarPlay/Android auto, adaptive cruise, sat. nav, virtual dashboard, WiFi hotspot, bluetooth media/ph integ., 17” alloy upgrade, park sensors, climate, lots more, €26,950

2020 Lexus RX450H L Luxury, 7 seats, 4x4, hugh spec, 36k, 3.5 hybrid petrol, auto, €280 road tax, Estate, 313bhyp, s/r, heat/cool front seats, heat rear seats, Mark Levinson surround sound, 360° and rev. cameras, elec. memory seats, sat. nav, cruise, sports transmission with paddleshift, digital climate, NCT 01/24, €69,950

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CAR OF THE WEEK

2019 Tesla Model S, 100D 4WD Long Range, 443bhp, €120 road tax, 31k, auto, electric, pristine, Premium connectivity, pan. glass moonroof, adaptive cruise, auto pilot, elec. heat memory seats, sat. nav, Xenons, park sensors, 19” alloys, bluetooth media/phone integ., elec. tailgate, €62,950

2019 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 R-Line, 286bhp, €280 road tax, 39k, diesel auto, heat seats, lthr, 20” alloy upgrade, adaptive cruise, rev. camera, park pilot, elec. tailgate, widescreen sat. nav, sports transmission with paddleshift, park sensors, digital climate, lots more, €64,950

2021 BMW 330E M-Sport Touring, 49k, 2.0 hybrid petrol plug-in, auto, 292bhp, Est, M-sport lthr, Performance pack, elec. tailgate, rev. camera, virtual dashboard, climate, heat seats, cruise, collision alerts, paddleshift, WiFi Hotspots, roof rails, park sensors, €140 road tax, lots more, €44,950

2016 Mercedes S350D LWB, Bluetec SE, FMSH, 3.0 dsl, auto, 99k, 258bhp, heat seats, rev. camera, bluetooth media/ph integ., widescreen sat. nav, cruise, collision alerts, digital climate, keyless go, paddleshift, park sensors, 18” alloys, WiFi htspots, €400 road tax, NCT 06/24, lots more, €32,950

2014 Lexus GS450H 3.5 Executive, 82k, Hybrid Petrol, auto, 345bhp, pristine, heat/cool elec. memory cream lthr seats, rev. camera, sat. nav, bluetooth audio music stream/phone integ., paddleshift, Ambient lighting, USB, piano wood trim, digital climate, cruise, park sensors, €280 road tax, €24,950

2016 BMW 420i M-Sport, auto, petrol, 48k, Estoril blue, s/r, elec memory heat seats, widespread sat. nav, Dakota lthr M-sport inter. Xenons, paddleshift, cruise, climate, USB conn, €280 road tax, 181bhp, park sensors, fogs, stop/start, touchscreen media, Isofix, keyless entry, NCT 12/22, €24,950

2014 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 TDI GT DSG, auto, diesel, 83k, 140bhp, €280 road tax, excellent, FSH, 2-tone lthr, Park Pilot, heat seats, bluetooth audio music stream/ph integ., sat. nav, 18” GT alloy upgrade, Xenons, park sensors, cruise, climate, NCT 07/24, €14,950

2019 Tesla Model X, 100D, 7 seats, Electric, auto, 22k, 517bhp, AWD, 7 heat seats, full self-driving, adaptive cruise, soft-close doors, 20” alloys, black lthr, dash cam, rev. camera, double glass roof, bluetooth media/ph integ., climate, park sensors, elec. seats, WiFi hotspot, Xenons, NCT 03/25, €89,950

2019 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Comfort, 35k, 132bhp, bluetooth media and phone integ., hill descent, cruise, a/con, alloys, park sensors, roof rails, USB connection and lots more, NCT 01/25, €22,950

2015 Jaguar XF 2.2 D R-Sport, Black Ed., rare, 200PS, dsl, auto, 99k, €280 road tax, FSH, superb, 20” alloy upgrade, lthr R Sport inter., Meridian sound upgrade, rev. camera, heat elec memory seats, paddleshift, sat. nav, park sensors, climate, cruise, bluetooth audio/music stream/ph, NCT 11/23, €17,450

2015 AUDI A7 3.0 TDI Black Edition Quattro S Line, Bi-Turbo, 320bhp, 69k, auto, dsl, €600 road tax, stunning, pristine, cream lthr, 21” upgrade alloys, head-up display, elec. memory heat seats, BOSE, rev. camera, park pilot, quad climate, sat. nav, park sensors, cruise, DVD, lots more, NCT 03/24, €33,950

2018 Volvo V40 2.0 D2 R-Design Nav+, 120bhp, 40k, 2.0 diesel, €180 road tax, stunning, lthr, cruise, sat. nav, R design 17” alloys/body

2018 Land Rover Range Rover HSE P400E AWD, 39k, 2.0 hybrid petrol plug-in, auto, 404bhp, 21” diamond-cu alloy wheels, black lthr, pristine, pan. glass roof, adaptive cruise, rev. camera, Meridian sound, widescreen sat. nav, elec. memory seats, elec. tailgate, bluetooth media/ph integ., USB, park hotspot, park sensors, €

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Porsche hooks up Porsche trailer

If you are a Porsche driver in Ireland you are probably not short of a few quid.

So, you’ll probably be well able to afford the $55,000 that is being asked for this unique trailer/caravan that Porsche have developed with an Airstream to allow you spend more time outdoors.

While the little home on wheels comes complete with bed, kitchenette and storage, it hardly matches the image that luxury car drivers would want to portray. Somehow, it looks unlikely that this Porsche is going to be a great seller in Ireland.

Best of roads and boating…The Amphicar

It seems obvious that a car that could go on water as well as on the road was going to be a certain sales success.

That’s what inspired the German engineer Hans Trippel to develop the Amphicar.

His plan was that, although it cost twice the price of a

MORE ELECTRIC TAXIS THAN DIESEL

Volkswagen Beetle, it would appeal to a driver who wanted both a boat and a car.

The first production models hit the road/water in 1961 and although it was received with curiosity, it never achieved the hoped for sales of 20,000 units a year.

In fact only less than 4,000

were ever produced. Almost all of which went to the USA.

One of the reasons it failed was the poor road performance, taking a lifetime 43 seconds to

reach 60 mph. There are now very few survivors and prices for those are rising fast.

There are now more LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) TX electric taxis on the streets of London than traditional diesel.

As the capital’s transition to a clean, green EV black cab fleet continues to accelerate EV cabs have become more popular.

Highlighting the transition away from fossil fuel, LEVC’s TX taxi - the world’s most advanced electric taxi - now represents more than 40% of official black cabs, with over 6,000 vehicles operating in the city.

As sales continue to increase, so does the positive contribution LEVC’s TX is making to air quality.

Powered by its revolutionary eCity technology, LEVC’s electric TX taxi has travelled more than 534 million miles globally and prevented 162,000 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere, since it was introduced in 2018.

Although we have yet to see such dramatic transformation of the Irish Taxi fleet, there are certainly traditional electric models being used in our cities.

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2021

T-Cross 1.0, 110bhp, lovely spec, low miles only 19k, upgraded alloys, high gloss black door mirrors, adaptive cruise, park camera, a/con, heat seats, bluetooth ph/music, lots more, NCT 01/25, €25,900

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Comfortline, auto, 37k, 120bhp, parking camera, crimson red, alloys, a/con, e/w, lthr 3-spoke SW, r/locking, bluetooth ph/music streaming, NCT 02/25, €18,900

2017 Audi A1 1.0 Sport, auto, stunning car, alloys, Xenon Headlights, a/con, e/w, r/locking, bluetooth phone and music, and lots more, €200 road tax, 23k miles, €18,900

2016 BMW 218i Active Tourer, amazing spec, Oyster heated lthr seats, rev. camera, park sensors, alloys, power boot, memory seats, Dayglow LEDs and Xenon Headlights, auto, 45k, €18,900

2016 Volkswagen Golf Highline 1.4 TSI, auto, 45k, 140bhp, high spec, Alcantara seats, rev. camera, a/con, e/w, MFSW, cruise, r/locking, bluetooth ph/music streaming, €17,900

2015 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI, SE, auto, black, 91kms, SE  spec, alloys, Xenons, a/con, e/w, r/locking, bluetooth phone/music, park camera, and much more, NCT 01/25, €15,900

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI, Coupe, 125bhp, 108kms, gorgeous Scirocco, alloys, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Xenons, cruise, r/l, bluetooth phone/music streaming, much more, €270 road tax, €17,900

2014 Audi A3 1.4 TSI, auto, 140bhp, €280 road tax, 52k, SE spec, alloys, Xenon headlights, a/con, r/locking, bluetooth phone/music, park camera, much more, NCT 03/25, €16,900

2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Comfortline, mint, auto, 71kms, well presented car, alloys, a/con, e/w, r/locking, bluetooth phone and music, €200 road tax, and lots more, NCT 02/25, €15,900

2015 Volkswagen Golf Lounge Edition, 1.2TSI, 120bhp, 74kms, auto, €200 road tax, parking camera, a/con, e/w, cruise, r/locking, bluetooth phone and music, NCT 02/25, €15,900

2015 BMW 218i Active Tourer, low miles only 83kms, €280 road tax, alloys, widescreen media, Dayglow LEDS/Xenon headlights, bluetooth phone and music streaming, keyless go and much more, NCT 03/25, €16,900

2018 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI, auto, 36kms, Sport spec, alloys, heat seats, cruise, Xenon headlights, a/con, e/w, r/locking, bluetooth ph/music, and lots lots more, €26,900

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Premium Spec, 136bhp, tiny miles, 22kms, auto, electric, heat seats/steering wheel, adaptive cruise, climate, a/con, bluetooth phone/music player, lots, lots more, €25,900

2017 Volkswagen Touran 1.4 TSI Auto Highline, 140bhp, €280 road tax, Xenons, rev. camera, heated Alcantara seats, Aux/USB inputs, 17” alloys, bluetooth ph/music stream, a/con, Isofix, amazing fuel economy, 84k,€25,900

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Premium, top spec, 136bhp, auto, Electric, car really is as good as new, 33k, big screen sat. nav

2018 Audi A3 Sport 1.4 TFSI,

Volkswagen

2020 Nissan Leaf 40Kw

2020 Nissan Leaf 40KW N-Connecta,

MFSW, cruise, bluetooth phone/media, keyless go and entry, sat. nav, 360° camera, alloy wheels, €24,900

2016 Mercedes A180 1.6, auto, silver, 47kms, really nice spec, alloys, rev. camera, e/m, r/locking, climate, a/con, MFSW, cruise, centre armrest, Merc. bletooth, Isofix, NCT 03/25, €21,900

2015 Mercedes A180 1.6, nice car, auto, 36k, alloys, rev. camera, r/locking, climate, a/con, MFSW, cruise, Mercedes Bluetooth, Isofix, NCT 03/25, €19,900

2019 BMW 330E M-Sport, cognac lthr, 2.0, auto, Hybrid petrol plug-in, 252bhp, head turner, pristine, sat. nav, heat seats, park sensors, 18” alloys, a/con, dual climate, cruise, €170 road tax, looks stunning, €37,900

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 2.4, high spec, 224bhp, €170 road tax, auto, heat lthr seats, digital climate, MFSW, bluetooth touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, alloys, r/locking, Keyless Go, 70kms, €31,900

2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 Highline, Estate, auto, 51k,Highline alloys, heat ribbed seats, rev. camera, Apple CarPlay, power boot, Xenons, acon, MFSW, cruise, r/locking, bluetooth ph/music stream, much more, €27,900

2 owners, central locking, electric windows, traction control, EBD, Isofix, active braking system, €190 road tax, €7,999

2022 Ssangyong Musso 2.2 189bhp, new model, diesel, blue, 3500kg towing capacity, 1000kg payload, alloys, keyless entry/go, heat/cook lthr seats, a/c, dual climate, auto wipers/lights, €333 road tax, €35,999

2016 Hyundai i40 1.7 Executive Comfort Plus, 4-dor, diesel, 136k, red, 4-door, very good cond., 17” diamond cut alloys, rear camera, park sensors, cruise, rear privacy glass, Isofix, €200 road tax, NCT 02/24, €12,999

2.0, diesel, stunning jeep, Est, 148bhp, 18” alloys, dual climate, a/con, elec. tailgate, cruise, bluetooth, aux/usb, lthr MFSW, €200 road tax, NCT 03/24, 69kms, €34,999

2020 Hyundai Tucson IX35 Executive Plus, diesel, 1.6, 35k, a/con, e/w, c/l, rear spoiler, privacy glass, centre armrest, MFSW, roof rails, sat. nav, traction, stop/start, park sensors, Isofix, bluetooth, NCT 01/24, €32,999

2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Auto DSG, 30k, 5-door, red, chrome trim, a/con, start/stop, rear Isofix, just arrived, like new, NCT 07/24, €13,999

2011 Hyundai ix20, 1.4, diesel, very good condition, bluetooth hands free, f/fogs, a/con, radio/CD, 6-speed gearbox, rear Isofix, 2 keys, 89bhp, NCT07/23, €6,999

2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI, auto DSG, low miles only 21k, black, 2 keys, 15” alloys, 7-speed, armrest, Isofix, onboard computer, start/stop, a/con, 109BHP, lots more, €15,999

2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI (6 seat crew cab), KA/E, 5-door, diesel, 130k, 2.1, AMG alloys, good tyres, 1 key, twin sliders, rear privacy glass, auto, €333 road tax, 130k, mint condition, Sony radio/CD, €11,999

2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0 MPI 60BHP, 55k, red,

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

2023 Ssangyong Rexton 2.2 Commercial 2WD diesel, XDi220, 181bhp, blue, lthr MFSW, 6-sp, multimedia with 8” screen, 18” alloys, cruise, Apple CarPlay, USB/Aux ports, keyless go, park sensors, €333 tax, €39,950

2015 BMW 116 Sport Edition, stunning, 43k, auto, €200 road tax, 134bhp, Isofix, e/m, 16” sort alloys, Eco Sport mode, bluetooth hands free, USB/AUX ports, keyless go, dual climate with a/con, sports seats, red braiding, €16,999

2016 Ford Grand C-Max 1.5 TDCI Zetec 120PS, diesel, 115k, new brake pads/discs, f/fogs, 16” alloys, USB/Aux ports, 6-sp, a/con, 7 seats, Isofix, audio/CD, 2 keys, a/con, bluetooth, stop/start, €200 road tax, €13,999

2017 Ford Transit 350 LWB Trend 2.0 TDCi 1 130PS RWD, dsl, 133k, park sensors, towbar, e/w, e/m, f/fogs, rear camera, new CVRT, new engine overhaul (new block), new battery, €333 tax, DOE 03/24, €16,999

2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 automatic, 66k, diamond cut alloy wheels, e/w, e/m, centre armrest, rear Isofix, a/con, rear camera, piano black gloss dash, €200 road tax, NCT 12/24, €14,999

2017 Nissan March 1.2 automatic, white, 45k, new tyres, e/w, e/m, a/con, Isofix, €200 road tax, NCT 07/24, €10,999

2017 Audi A4 2.0 SE Ultra TDI, diesel, 87k, 17” alloys, auto lights/wipers, brown lthr, cruise, bluetooth hands free, dual climate, a/con, 6-sp, sat. nav, armrest, chrome trim, Isofix, stop/start, 148bhp, NCT 01/25, €21,999

2015 Honda Fit 1.5 petrol hybrid, automatic, silver, €200 road tax, 74k miles, 5-door, 2 key fobs, keyless go/start button, Eco button, cruise, MFSW, a/con, 4 new tyres, NCT 10/24, €11,999

2015 Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI Tipper, 2-door, auto, diesel, 208k, rear camera with audio, CVRT test and taxed, e/w, 1000kg payload, good tyres all round, good condition all round, 129bhp, €333 road tax, DOE 05/23, €15,999

2014 Toyota Aqua 1.5 Automatic Hybrid, petrol, 67k, push button start, wind deflectors, rear spoiler/wiper, a/con, lane dep. warning, Isofix, armrest, €200 road tax, NCT 12/24 €10,999

2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 DSG, automatic, 60k, 5-door, 1 owner, red, €200 road tax, 109bhp, NCT 09/24 €16,999

2018 Kia Sorento 2.2 Commercial Van, diesel, 107k, 17” alloys, side steps, full pan. s/r, rear park sensors/camera, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth hands free, rear privacy glass, roof rails, tax 05/23, CVRT 03/24, €24,999

diesel, 133k, park sensors, towbar, CD audio system, e/w, e/m, f/fogs, rear camera, new engine overhaul (new block), new battery, €16,999

2015 Honda Grace 1.5 automatic, hybrid, chrome trim, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, 87k, LED lights, media centre, cruise, keyless go, start/stop, a/con, LED cluster, €200 road tax, 2 keys, 110bhp, 140k, auto, €12,999

2013 Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ-L, 94k, 16” alloys, lthr steering wheel, cruise, bluetooth hands free, CD, a/con, rear privacy glass, USB/Aux ports, rear spoiler, NCT 12/24, taxed 08/23, €7,999

2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI, DSG, 7 speed, automatic, 60k, silver, new 18” alloys & tyres, rear privacy glass, tartan interior, dual climate, park sensors, rear camera, f/fogs, adaptive cruise, paddleshift, 2 keys, start/stop, lots more, €21,999

2015 Opel Corsa 1.4 90PS, automatic, silver, 68k, 15” turbine alloys, f/fogs, rear wiper, 2 keys, USB/Aux, media centre (big screen), Isofix,

onboard comp., city/eco buttons, great cit car, 89bhp, NCT 09/23, €10,999

2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI auto, 68k, 15” Multispoke alloys, f/fogs, Chrome trim, paddleshift, lthr MFSW, cruise, bluetooth hands free, dual climate a/con, start/stop, keyless, Isofix, €200 road tax, 109bhp, NCT 12/24, €14,999

2017 Mercedes E220 D AMG Line, 4-dr auto, dsl, 63k, 19” diamond cut alloys, park sensors, Chrome grill, touchscreen media, NCT 02/25, tax 09/23, €200 road tax, half lthr heat seats, sat. nav, cruise, Isofix, paddleshift, 194bhp, €32,999

2022 Ssangyong Korando ELX 1.6 Turbo Diesel, top spec., beige inter., heat/cool elec seats, cruise, s/r, roof rails, Nav with big screen, rear camera, dual climate with a/con, keyless go/start button, €280 road tax, 19” turbine alloys, park sensors, €POA

GOWAN AUTO CONSOLIDATES 9 MAJOR MOTOR BRANDS AT CITYWEST HQ

Sporting its new company name and fresh brand identity, a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Dublin's Citywest has been unveiled by Gowan Auto, following the consolidation of 9 major motor brands and the completion of a phased relocation of 129 staff.

To support its strategic vision and ambitions, Gowan Auto, the exclusive importer, and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot in the Republic of Ireland, has united its suite of car brands, teams and expertise and presented its expansive office space, to include a 110,000sq ft parts warehouse, a contemporary training academy, and an extensive marketing showroom.

Gowan Auto, a member of the family-owned holding company, the Gowan Group, has made a significant commercial investment in the new Citywest premises, to future-proof the business and to meet its dealer partners' sales, parts, technical and aftersales needs, more readily.

Equipped with 26 electric vehicle chargers, 123 car parking spaces, 7 meeting rooms, and 2 training classrooms, the extensive new facilities have also seen the parts warehousing capacity significantly increase for the brands.

The 110,000 sq ft warehouse holds increased volumes of stock to ensure rapid parts availability for dealers, with up to 3 times daily deliveries direct to dealers.

The Gowan Academy is a contemporary training facility, offering Gowan Auto dealers access to dedicated technical, sales, finance, marketing, and digital expertise, to enable indepth training across all facets of the business.

The new marketing showroom, the Gowan Gallery, is a multi-purpose event space that has been designed for each brand to hold conferences, events and launches, and to welcome dealers and fleet guests.

The introduction of shared services across the brands has ensured greater efficiencies, with the dealer networks now accessing centralised IT support, enhanced customer care, warranty, technical, parts, and finance teams.

Michael Dwan, Gowan Group Managing Director, said: "Backed by 53 years of steadfast motor industry expertise, the Gowan Auto rebrand and relocation are cornerstones to our clear vision for achieving success, together with our collective car brands,

nationwide dealer networks, fleet, lease and car rental partners, and our suppliers. This transformation is part of our commitment to support our expanded brand portfolio, and to continuously enhance our services to our dealer networks, our end-

The service due message has come on after only 12,000km since the last service on my 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0D, yet the owner’s manual says it is only due every 34,000km.

Alice

You are correct that the service interval on a 2018 2.0 diesel Discovery Sport is 34,000km, however, Land Rover do state that it is a maximum of 34,000km or 24 months, whichever comes first. How long has it been since your last service, if it has taken you 2 years to cover those 12,000kms then the message may be on as the service interval has been reached by time.

Our expert BRIAN FAHEY is here to answer all of your car-related questions, from technical issues to advice on buying your next car. No question is too big or too small for our experts.

With over 40 years of combined experience in the Irish Motor Trade, we want to share our expertise with you, our readers, to improve your motoring knowledge and to give you the confidence in making your next motoring decision, be that, changing a bulb yourself, figuring out what that noise is, or why that warning light is on, to having all the right questions and answers when dealing with garages, mechanics and salespeople.

On many modern cars, diesels especially, service intervals are governed by a self-monitoring system which can ask for the service or oil change well before you may expect it to. The mileages given by manufacturers of these cars are only maximum mileages and are usually only reached with a particular type of driving, in real world driving conditions, they are rarely ever met.

If a car does regular short trips, it is common for them to require servicing or oil changes more regularly. This has got to do with oil dilution and is a result of the engine not getting fully up to operating temperature on a drive, causing the oil to be diluted at a faster rate than if the car does mostly longer trips, where it gets fully up to temperature allowing the oil to dissipate the fuel that it has been diluted with. This oil dilution is a normal feature of modern diesels and certain engines seem to be more sensitive to it, including the Land Rover 2.0 diesel.

Brian

I regularly get a warning on the dash on my 2016 Opel Astra that the rear lights are not working. Each time it is the left rear brake light that is not working. I have replaced the bulb 3 times in the last 2 months, and it has now happened again. When I replace the bulb, it works ok for a while but doesn’t last very long. Am I being sold inferior quality bulbs or is there a bigger issue causing this.

Bradley

customers, and the wider auto industry in Ireland."

A major expansion to the distribution business, the consolidation and relocation have led to the sale of both the landmark Honda building on the N7, and Gowan House in Dublin 12.

Holding more than 12.2% combined passenger car and light commercial market in Ireland in 2022, the company has set its sights on considerable, sustainable growth in the coming years.

Bradley

There is a known fault with the rear lights on Opel Astra’s manufactured between 2016 – 2018, and by the sounds of it, this may be the issue you are having. The issue relates to a faulty connection between the bulb holder and the wiring connector that plugs into it.

Opel are aware of this and seem to be covering the cost of the repairs under warranty, provided the mileage is below 100,000 miles / 160,000 km’s. Contact your nearest Opel dealer and tell them the issue you are having and ask if it will be covered under warranty.

Brian

My 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vibrates and shudders when I make a tight turn, it seems to be more noticeable after a long drive. Any advice or idea’s as to what might be causing this.

Barry

There are a number of possible causes for a vibration or shudder when making tight manoeuvres.

Firstly, I would have the wheel alignment & suspension checked on your car, or at least check your tyres for uneven wear, as that can be a sign of wheel alignment being out of adjustment or play somewhere in the suspension. A worn CV joint is one possible cause and is easily checked with the car on a ramp or jacked up off the ground.

As your Land Cruiser is 4-wheel drive, it has a transfer gearbox which distributes the drive to all 4 wheels. Toyota recommend changing the oil in the transfer box every 40,000km – 80,000km depending on what exact model it is. So, if this oil has not been changed recently, it may be worth having it changed, and I would recommend changing the differential oils while you are at it too. You might be lucky and fresh oils could eliminate or reduce the shuddering in your car.

If none of the above work, unfortunately you could be looking at a mechanical issue with the transfer box or a differential, both of which can be expensive to repair. Brian

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Pictured with Gowan Auto staff at the front of the new HQ in Citywest, are family members, L-R: Cristiana Hurley, Fiona Thomas, Maria Bourke, Michael Maughan and Gemma Smith Maughan.

HYUNDAI DUNDRUM

www.hyundaidundrum.ie

Dundrum Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14CD00

Call us today on (01) 21 31 770

Email: info@hyundaidundrum.ie

2015 Hyundai ix35 1.7 Executive Diesel, 88,431kms, €280 road tax, 115bhp, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, CD, dual climate, cruise, park sensors, privacy glass, 6-sp, MFSW, €15,950

2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 Comfort Diesel, 107,724kms, €200 road tax, 115bhp, a/con, alloys, cruise, elec. seats, MFSW, park sensors, rear spoiler, 6-sp, stop/start, €17,950

2021 Hyundai i20 Deluxe Plus, 1.2, 13,866kms, 84bhp, 2-tone, €200 road tax, a/con, alloys, cruise, climate, fogs, privacy glass, rear spoiler, stop/start, rev. camera, MFSW, hill-start, €20,450

20 Hyundai Ioniq Premium, 141bhp, elec, a/con, alloys, dual climate, cruise, elec. heat front seats, MFSW, park sensors, privacy glass, rear spoiler, 37,014kms, sat. nav, 6-sp, stop/start, €25,750

2018 AUDI Q2 1.6 TDI SE, Diesel, Estate, 116bhp, €200 road tax, 80,199kms, a/con, alloys, CD, cruise, MFSW, park sensors, r/c/l, 6-speed, stop/start, traction, €25,950

2016 BMW 420D M-Sport Gran Coupe 2.0 Diesel, auto, 190bhp, €200 road tax, coupe, 2 keys, lthr heat seats, climate, cruise, park sensors, 6-sp, sports seats, stop/start, sat. nav, €27,950

2013 BMW X3 SDrive SE, 72.0 dsl Est, auto, 184bhp, €390 road tax, 97,251kms, a/con, climate, cruise, dual climate, MFSW, stop/start, park sensors, fogs, NCT 05/23, €19,950

2020 Nissan Leaf EV SV Premium 40KW  54kms, €120 road tax, 150BHP, auto, electric, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, cruise, heat seats, park sensors, privacy glass, rev. camera, sat. nav, €26,950

2017 Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI Quattro Sport 218PS Dsl Est, 93kms, 2 keys, a/con, alarm, lthr heat seats, cruise, climate, r/c/l, sat. nav., stop/start, privacy glass, park sensors, armrest, €390 road tax, €41,950

2022 Opel Mokka E Elite, Electric, auto, 10,601kms, 136bhp, a/con, alloys, climate, cruise, fogs, heat front seats, hill-start assist, MFSW, park sensors, rear spoiler, sat. nav, traction, €34,950

2021 Seat Ateca SE+ 1.5 TSI 150HP, Estate, 17,760kms, 150bhp, €270 road tax, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, dual climate, cruise, privacy glass, sat. nav, stop/start, 6-speed, fogs, MFSW, €33,450

2019 Volkswagen Golf E-Golf Executive 136bhp, electric, Estate, auto, 23,561kms, €120 road tax, a/con, alloys, dual climate, MFSW, sat. nav, hill-start assist, cruise, traction, €27,950

2018 Mercedes GLE AMG Line Premium 5 250D Dsl 2.1, Estate, auto, 108,499kms, 204bhp, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, dual climate, elec. heat front seats, MFSW, sat. nav, park sensors, privacy glass, rev. camera, stop/start, €55,950

LEWIS HAMILTON AND HIS JEWELLERY

The F1 legend is well-known for his daring on the track but is also equally a risk taker when it comes to his appearance. His body is covered in ink and he is especially fond of his facial jewellery.

The good news for motorsport fans is that

The Purosangue - A Ferrari SUV

after a lot of controversy the sport’s authorities have decided that he is allowed to keep his nose stud while racing.

Apparently it would be a greater risk to remove it than leave it in place while he is on the track.

Somebody copied our land cruiser

Chinese manufacturers are well known for taking design inspiration from existing Western cars.

Normally that can be taken as a form of design flattery but Kuluze have taken the use of another design to another level.

Clearly this little car has taken more than just a little design style from the Toyota Land Cruiser.

If somebody offers to sell you a Chinese “ Land Cruiser” be careful that you are getting the real deal not a mini version.

Keeping the neighbours happy

When Larry Lee took delivery of his brand new Corvette Stingray he was thrilled with it.

He simply loved the sound of the rumbling V8 as his dream car burst into life.

What he hadn’t reckoned was on the reactions of his suburban American neighbours. They seemed to value getting a bit of sleep and a quiet life.

Realising that he had to do something to keep the neighbours happy Lee came up with an ingenious solution. He built on an extra exhaust section that simply sticks on the his roaring muffler. In the

morning he attaches it to the car and when he clears the neighbourhood he stops and

YOU CAN BUY IT BUT YOU CAN’T RESELL IT!

In the Unites States Ford dealers are struggling to keep up with the demand for the iconic Bronco.

This has very much taken car dealers by surprise as it has become the “must have” car of the moment.

removes and stores it in the boot. Who doesn’t love the sound of a rumbling V8?

The Bronco is being advertised by buyers with a $20k premium as soon as they take delivery.

In order to halt this practice Ford dealers are now asking customers to sign an agreement on purchase that they will agree not resell the car unless back to the dealer.

If your numbers come up on the Lotto you might think about a new car.

If you win the EuroMillions, you might even think about a Ferrari, but commonsense will tell you that a small two seater just won’t make sense going to Dunnes Stores to pick up a pint of milk.

Enter the Ferrari Purosangue.

Don’t worry of you can’t pronounce the name, as long as you have £313k, plus Irish taxes, the salesperson will be happy to supply this SUV to you.

This is the first 4-door that Ferrari have produced and the rear seats will fit life-sized adults, unlike most of their two seaters.

The rear doors are electrically operated and open rear hinged

like a Rolls Royce Phantom. Under the bonnet there is a V12 6.5 petrol engine which may not please the Green Party but will fill you with joy. It produces 715 horse power, if you should ever a find a place to use all that.

There you have it, the ultimate family sports car and all you need now is the €’s to pay for it.

AMUST FOR VW FANS

The Patina Volkswagens is the sort of book VW fans will lust over.

This updated and revised edition includes 67 new images, with updated photos of builds from the first edition and cooler, fresh builds featuring more Volkswagen Beetles.

Also included is a brand-new section on the builds of patina Volkswagen specialists HR Autoworks.

This book, superbly illustrated with stunning colour photographs, takes an inside look at some of the key car builders, dealers, celebrities and hobbyists, as well as the different styles of build, meaning every single car has a style all its own.

Foreword by Drew Pritchard of TV’s ‘Salvage Hunters’ fame.

Priced at £30 it is just the thing for the VW person in your life.

ALL OUR CARS ARE AA APPROVED GIVING YOU PEACE OF MIND AS STANDARD.

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2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE D V6 TIPTRONIC S

5-door, automatic, diesel, 130,492k, Estate, 262BHP. One owner Demo purchase from Porsche, rare chance to buy a well mtaintained Porsche Cayenne at a more affordable tag! This vehicle is in stunning condition. The interior is in pristine conditionas you would expect with this quality materials, and the previous owner has certainly looked after the leather seats. The Exterior paint work is in similar condition. Alloy are also in good order with 4 New Tyres. Full Service History, New NCT 02/24 It's a joy to drive this renowned V6 Engine and we are happy to include a 3 month warranty.

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spec, rev. chrome with dynamic guidelines, park sensors, 7” LCD screen, multimedia with TomTom, lane deviation control, cruise, exter. chrome panels, €23,950

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2016 Lexus IS300 2.5 Executive EDT E-CVT, 4-dr, 223bhp, €190 road tax, 101k, auto, hybrid petrol, sports heated seats, ebody panels with chrome finish, park sensors, met. black with refurbished alloys, pristine all round, €21,950

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2015 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE BMT, 105PS, 7-seats, 5-dr, gold, €270 road tax, 93k, family car, a/con, alloys, bluetooth, cD, cruise, MFSW, park sensors, privacy glass, r/c/l, traction, daytime running lights, €13,850

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Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Theft System, Automatic Wipers, Brake Assist System, CD Player, Central Locking, Centre Armrest, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Daytime Running Lights, Dual Zone Climate Control, EBD, Electric Seats, Electric Windows, Electronic handbrake, Fog Lamps, Folding rear seats, Hill-Start Assist, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Parking Sensors, Rear Spoiler, Remote Central Locking, Selectable Drive Mode, Stop/Start Button, Traction Control €48,950

2010 Lexus LS 600H L RSR, CVT 4WD, 5.0, 445bhp, low miles only 118k, new chrome grill, FLSH every 9k (13 stamps), collision/lane deviation alerts, s/r, heat and vented seats, Mark Levinson audio, UK car (not an import), DAB radio, CD/DVD, climate, €32,950

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2019 Volkswagen Golf RL 1.5 TSI 150HP, 32k, €200 road tax, high spec, twin effect heated sports lthr seats, tilt/slide s/r, phone cruise with limiter, infotainment, sat. nav, 2 new tyres, FSH, a/con, alloys, stop/start, privacy glass, lots more, €28,950

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2016 Audi A8 LWB TDI

2019 Mercedes C180D Auto Avantgarde, AMG wheels, 122bhp, €200 road tax, only 25k, auto, diesel, rev. camera, black carpets/kick space, clever idea for limiting wear and tear, a/con, alloys, heat elec seats, stop/start, park sensors, MFSW, €

2018 Mercedes E220D AMG Sport, 2-dr, auto, diesel, 194bhp, €200 road tax, 55k, full infotainment Mercedes system, incl. rev. camera, upgraded alloy AMG Titanium wheels, stunning, ivory leather, €41,950

2016 Mercedes E220 BlueTec SE, 4-dr, auto, €200 road tax, 177bhp, FSH, only 74k, recently serviced, lthr, bluetooth, media, cruise, Isofix, sat. nav, Park assist, alloys on excelelnt tyres, tax 09/23, €200 annual

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NEW KIA 7 SEATER ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Irish families have always tended to be a little larger than some of our neighbouring countries.

Combining that with more emphasis being put on “health and safety” means everyone in the car needs their own seat.

In spite of need, there has always been a shortage of cars that will fit the larger family.

Kia have disclosed details of a new 7 seater electric vehicle.

The all electric EV9 will cover up to 540kms on a full charge and will seat even the biggest

families.

While details and pricing of a version in Ireland are not yet available it may not appeal to every family, as it is likely to be priced as a luxury vehicle, comparable to an Audi E-tron!

The blind man who invented cruise control

We are all getting used to using cruise control as most modern cars are now coming with it as standard.

However few of us ever give a thought to who invented this essential driving tool.

The inventor, Ralph Teetor, was born in Indiana USA in 1890 and following an accident as a child he lost his sight.

Even before his accident the young boy had developed a great interest in everything engineering and how things worked.

While most kids would have retreated behind their blindness, Teetor simply developed his sense of touch.

His knowledge of mechanics continued and he graduated as an engineer with an exceptional feel for everything he worked on.

Ralphs lawyer described to how he would like to drive at the speed limit without thinking about it.

Teetor took up the challenge and by 1950 he had patented a device for what we would now call cruise control.

Charging on the street

One of the problems facing motorists who do not have a driveway at home is that leaving a charging cable across the path is a tripping hazard.

A UK based company called Kerbo Charge has come up with what they believe is the answer.

By cutting a small channel into the footpath and inserting a plastic strip, the path maintains its flat condition.

The charging cable can then be inserted into the channel and then removed like a ZIP on a zip lock bag.

The channel measures 32mm deep and 39mm wide, and also features a hinged lid.

BYD will not build European factory in UK

BYD is a name that we are

not yet fully familiar with here in Ireland.

However, as the largest manufacturer of electric and hybrid cars in the world we won’t have to wait long for the arrival of these Chinese cars.

The business has the backing of billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffet, who tends to gets most things right.

When BYD went searching for

a site to make their cars in Europe, the UK authorities were quick to beat a path to their door.

The answer was a resounding NO.

Michael Shu, BYD’s European president said: “To open a factory is a decision for decades. Without Brexit, maybe. But after Brexit, we don’t understand what happened.”

Inscrutable as ever, the Chinese got it straight away.

Ralph Teetor (right), cruise control in hand, with William Prossner, president of Perfect Circle, in 1957.

Tesla unlocked and driven away by wrong owner

When Canadian Rajesh

Randev was rushing to collect his kids from school he used the app on his phone to open his parked Tesla and drive away.

As he was on the road he noticed that although it was the same colour as his car, it did not appear to feel quite the same as

his usual drive.

It was only after he stopped the car and did the school run that he noticed he was driving an entirely different car.

It appears that an identical model Tesla was parked beside him in the car park and when he used the app, the wrong car opened and allowed him to drive

RETRO LOOK FOR THE FUTURE

away.

Fortunately he was able to contact the rightful owner and return the car.

Rajesh says he has since contacted Tesla for an explanation, however, as Elon Musk appears to have fired his PR team he may be left waiting a while!

Watch out for birds!

It’s that time of year when birds are at their most active, building nests and settling in trees.

Watch out where you park your precious drive or you could end up like this Porsche owner who thought his shiny car was safe under a tree.

All it takes is one really bad day and you could be paying the price for a long time to come!

Morris vans were a feature of the UK industry for many years and they are about to make a comeback.

A start-up company, Morris Commercials, is planning to produce a range of electric vans and pickups for delivery early next year.

The vans will have a very retro look, drawing their design inspiration from the commercials of yesteryear, although they will be fully equipped for 21st century work.

The makers claim the vans will have a range of 250 miles.

ONE MILLION MILE HONDA ACCORD

When US resident Justin Kilmer took delivery of his new Honda Accord in 2003 he was hopeful that his car would give him lots of trouble free motoring.

Justin never thought he would still be driving his Honda Accord as the mileage passed the one million mile mark.

For the first 12 years, the car served as the familys daily drive, but in 2015 Justin’s career changed and so did his annual mileage.

As a medical courier he started to clock up over 100k miles a year!

While Justin thought about

WORLD’S CHEAPEST ELECTRIC CAR?

We all know that electric cars aren’t cheap so we thought we’d have a look around for the cheapest option.

After some searching we think we have it, ChangLi Nemica.

As you might imagine it’s Chinese and it comes without the pedigree of a major manufacturer, so don’t expect any safety

compliant airbags or anything of that nature.

There is a radio and a heater. Flat-out it can reach a stunning 24mph.

Apparently it can be yours for only a few thousand!

changing his car, the Honda just kept on going.

Perhaps the most impressive thing is that the car managed to get to that milestone while still using its original 3.0L V6 engine. The cars manual transmission was changed at around 500,000 miles.

Kilmer says it has been running on only five cylinders for 130,000 km.

Justin Kilmer’s family and friends joined him at Smoky Mountain National Park to celebrate the occasion.

As for his next car, he won’t say, as the Honda still keeps on motoring!

We certainly wouldn’t want to risk our lives in one but you can have a look on YouTube if you really want to find out more.

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black lthr, ashwood finish, 22” AMG multispoke light alloys, elec. glass s/r, elec. heat memory front seats, keyless entry/go, 360° rev. camera/park sensors, sat. nav, cruise, 14k, cruise, low road tax, €86,950

2022 BMW 745E M-Sport, blue, ivory Nappa lthr, dark wood finish, 19” alloys, elec. s/r, air suspension, 360° surround camera/park sensors, soft closing doors, keyless entr y/go, power boot, sat. nav, built-in media pack/bluetooth ph, low annual road tax, 5k, hybrid, €95,950

hybrid petrol plug-in, 309bhp, €170 road tax, 2-tone cream/black lthr, pan. glass roof, elec. heat front seats, ph/media bluetooth, rev. camera/park sensors, a/con, sat. nav, stop/start, €72,950

BMW i4 M50 Coupe, auto, electric, cream lthr, piano black finish, 19” bi-colour jet black double spoke style light alloys, elec. glass s/r, keyless entry/go, adaptive cruise, head-up display, Harmon Kardon sound, 360° rev camera/park sensors, elec. memory front heat seats, €87,950

Inscription, 100km battery range, black leather interior, 8k miles, hybrid petrol plug-in, automatic, grey, 5-door, €64,950

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 2.0, auto, hybrid petrol plug-in, 16k, 2-tone embody and cream lthr, piano black finish, pan. glass roof, 21” alloys, elec. memor y heat front seats, heat rear seats, Meridian sound, cruise, rev. camera/park sensors, €96,950

100 long range, 32k, automatic, electric, white, black leather, keyless entry/go, 5 heated seats, rev. camera, park sensors, pan. glass roof, 18” alloy wheels, suede headlining, phone/media bluetooth, sat. nav, low annual road tax, €86,950

2020 BMW 840i Cabriolet, auto, 25k, ivory cream lthr, aluminium finish, 20” alloys, elec,. memor y heat front seats, heat neck scarf, rev. camera/park sensors, ambient lighting, head-up display, Harmon Kardon sound, cruise, sat. nav.,€99,950

2020 Lexus ES 300H Luxury, auto, hybrid petrol, 218BHP €190 road tax, cream lthr, wood trim, 33k, elec. sliding s/r, keyless entry/go, elec. memor y heat/cool front seats, adaptive cruise, rev. camara/park sensors, sat. nav, stop/start, cruise, a/con, low road tax, €45,950

2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe, auto, 11.5k, ivory lthr, 20” alloys, head-up display, wireless ph. charger, rev. camera and sensors, elec. memor y heated support front seats, Harmon Kardon sound, ph/media, sat. nav, cruise, €81,950

2020 Landrover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic, 34k, auto, hybrid petrol plug-in, black lthr, dark wood, pan. s/r, head-up display, 21” alloys, Meridian sound, rev. camera/park sensors, privacy glass, sat. nav, elec. memory heat seats, keyless entry/go, cruise, €84,950

2019 Mercedes SL500, auto, 4.7, silver, black lthr, vario glass roof, Harmon Kardon sound, elec. memory heat/air seats, 15k, 455bhp, heat neck scarf, rev. camera/park sensors, alloys, stop/start, MFSW, dual climate, cruise, rear spoiler, €94,950

2019 Lexus RX450H 3.5, automatic, 38k, 4WD, silver met, black lther interior, 20” alloys, elec. memor y heat and air cooled front seats, rev. camera, park sensors, radar cruise, phone/media bluetooth, lane assist, dual climate, hybrid, €59,950

2022 BMW iX 50 XDrive M-Sport, lthr, 22” aero alloys, enormous spec, bigger battery rose gold styling, sky lounge pan. glass roof, comfort pack, elec. memor y heat mass front seats, head-up display, keyless entry/go, 360° rev camera/park sensors, 7k, auto, €

2022 Audi E-Tron GT, auto, electric, white, 8k, black lthr, 20” alloys, 360° rev. camera/park sensors, Bang &

2022 Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro S-Line, Black Edition, Valcona

2022 Mercedes EQC Premium Plus, auto, top of range, 4Matic,

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5, P300e R Dynamic, 8k, Est,

2022

2022 Volvo S90 2.0,

2021 Tesla Model S,

Bentley Cube a sign of the future

Things have come a long way since motorists were asked to buy their new cars in draughty sheds, posing as car showrooms.

Every main dealer now offers a professional and comfortable premises to allow customers to experience all the benefits of a professional service when buying.

In recent years manufacturers have been demanding that sales outlets set even higher standards.

The latest Bentley showrooms,

located in Seoul, Korea brings things to an entirely different level.

As well as a fully fitted bar, the building devotes a floor to the sound system options that are available in the cars.

Customers can plan their colours and trim while experiencing studio quality sound systems in luxurious lounges.

Bentley seems to believe that all this expense is worthwhile having sold 775 of their luxury cars in Korea last year.

FALSE MOT TESTS AND A “KICKING”

While lots of Irish motorists are complaining about delays in the NCT it is nothing compared to the weakness in UK system which was highlighted in a court case in Bristol recently.

David Carden, 53, ran an MOT test centre in his garage and came to the attention of authorities when they noticed he was issuing certificates when no cars had been in his premises.

In court Carden claimed that a mystery man had told him he’d get a “kicking” if he didn’t pass

Cazoo appoints new

Troubled UK retailer Cazoo have appointed a new Chief Operating Officer.

The new man to take the helm of Cazoo is Jonathan Dunkley who is charged with turning around

the ailing car retailer.

In spite of promising to revolutionise the car sales business with home delivery and adopting all the latest tricks, it has struggled to make money.

The business recently laid off staff and closed sites. They have also withdrawn from many European markets completely. Jonathan Dunkley has a tough job ahead of him.

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2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2.0immd 4WD Executive, petrol, 9,500kms, 2.0, 5-dr, auto, €59,950

2015 Honda Civic i-VTEC Sport, petrol, 55,900kms, 1.3, 5-door, €16,950

2021 Volvo XC90 Inscription Pro T8 Recharge AWD 390, petrol, plugin hybrid, 2.0, 46,993kms, €86,950

2017 Honda CR-V SE Navi iDTEC, 2WD SE Navi, diesel 56,146kms, 1.6, 5-door, €23,950

2021 BMW 7 Series 745E M-Sport, auto, 3.0 Biturbo, 12kwh, petrol plug-in hybrid, 21,835kms, €79,950

2022 Mercedes EQA 250 AMG Line, 190bhp, electric, 16,557kms, 5-door, auto, €60,950

2020 Mercedes EQC 400 AMG Line 4Matic, 80kwh, electric SUV, 21,940kms, 5-door, auto, €63,950

2022 BMW iX Xdrive 40 M-Sport 326bhp, Electric, 10,600kms, 5-door, auto, €89,950

2021 BMW 530E Touring M-Sport eDrive 12kwh, petrol plug-in hybrid, 32,302kms, 2.0, 5-door, auto, €59,950

2021 BMW X2 xDrive25e, MSport, auto, petrol plug-in hybrid, 32,800kms, 1.5, 5-door, €47,950

2021 Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro Sport, Electric, 15,411kms,

automatic, €69,950

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2021 Mercedes C220D AMG 9G-Tronic, Cabriolet, auto, diesel,

€59,950

2018 Lexus IS300H 2.5 Executive Edition CVT, petrol hybrid, 10,960kms, 4-door, auto, €34,950

2020 Mercedes C300 DE AMG Line Premium, diesel plug-in hybrid, 31,203kms, 2.0, auto, €53,950

2020 Mercedes E220D S, diesel estate, 47,500kms, 2.0, 5-door, automatic, €49,950

2019 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI, 204bhp, STronic, S-line, diesel Est, 86,016kms, auto, €46,950

2015 Audi TT 2.0TDI S-line, 184BHP, diesel cabrio, 105,896kms, 2-door, €28,950

2020 Audi A6 Sport 50 TFSI E, Quattro S-Tron, petrol plug-in hybrid, 37,500kms, 2.0, 4-door, auto, €44,950

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4i Plug-in EV Instyle 5 SE, petrol 55,647kms, 4-door, auto, €39,950

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150HP BMT Comfortline, diesel 118,476kms, €36,495

2020 Mercedes C300 DE AMG Line Premium Plus PHEV, auto, dsl plugin hybrid, 31,023kms, 2.0, €53,950

2012 BMW 5 Series 520D SE, diesel, 113,439kms, 2.0, 4-door, auto, €13,950

2019 BMW 218SE Gran Tourer, diesel 45,000kms, 2.0, 5-door, €29,950

2022 Honda HR-V Hybrid 1.5 I-MMD Elegange CVT, 6,573kms, auto, start/stop, petrol, €43,950

New Citroën C5 Aircross

Experience Ultimate Comfort

Citroën has launched the facelifted C5 Aircross SUV which has undergone significant design enhancements as part of the product refresh.

The new C5 Aircross offers an imposing and rugged design thanks to the newly designed front end which incorporates a new design language and interpretation of the brand logo. Significant changes have likewise been made to the rear taillight design, and lavish new interior seating also enhances the aesthetic appeal of this vehicle.

The facelifted version of this C-segment SUV, which has been the best-selling Citroën passenger car in Ireland since 2020, is available with a choice of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) petrol/electric versions.

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STRIKING NEW DESIGN

At first glance the exterior changes to the front end are evident. The new C5 Aircross proudly displays a larger chevron logo set in a black lacquer with chrome surrounds. This logo rests on a newly designed grille that features a chrome and piano black combination, and sits independently from the daytime running lights to offer a more modern and imposing look.

This design is further complimented by the new styling

of the air intake area which visually widens the front end, echoing the style of the new C4 and C5 X.

The facelifted C5 Aircross is available in 6 different colour options including the new Eclipse Blue option, which is a deep blue colour that can change to black depending on the external light exposure.

Inside the cabin of the new C5 Aircross, a new 10” touchscreen forms the focal point of a more modern passenger compartment.

This new, larger screen improves ergonomics while the air vents are now located below the screen to ensure a higher reading position.

In addition, the fully customisable 12.3” digital display provides all essential and customisable information directly in the driver’s eye-line ensuring optimal road visibility at all times.

The New C5 Aircross is equipped with the latest generation of Citroën Advanced Comfort® seats offering high-

density foam in the core of the seat, with an extra 15mm layer of memory foam featuring a specific design to resist sagging over time.

TRIM OPTIONS

The new C5 Aircross is available in entry-level ‘Feel Pack’, mid-spec ‘Flair’, and rangetopping ‘C-Series Edition’ trim levels, all of which benefit from a general uplift in overall build quality and cabin comfort.

Citroën is particularly proud to

present the ‘C-Series’ special edition, as it offers buyers unprecedented customisation options to further enhance the cars’ distinctive design.

The C-Series introduces a new Anodised Bronze colour pack, with coloured inserts on the side Airbump™ and bumper scoops, while on the front wings, a special embossed ‘C-Series’ badge emphasises the design of this special edition.

PROGRESSIVE HYDRAULIC CUSHION SUSPENSION

The new C5 Aircross retains characteristics that make it stand out in its segment, contributing to an overall experience focused on well-being and ease of use.

The ‘Progressive Hydraulic Cushions’ suspension (exclusive to Citroën) enhances absorption of imperfections in the road and ensures that passengers travel in absolute comfort, with a real “flying carpet” effect.

The C5 Aircross is the only

SUV in the segment to offer three individual sliding, reclining and retractable rear seats, allowing MPV modularity in true SUV style.

A class-leading boot capacity of up to 720-litres behind the rear seats in the petrol and diesel versions (up to 600-litres in the PHEV variant) ensures that a family of five can travel in ultimate comfort with ample space for their luggage in the boot. With the rear seats folded flat, up to 1,630-litres of useful cargo space becomes instantly available when required.

Special attention has been paid to the acoustic characteristics of the laminated front windows to amplify the cocoon effect within the car, and this proves very effective on the move.

PETROL, DIESEL OR PLUG-IN HYBRID

The petrol and diesel engine offerings in the new C5 Aircross both have a power output of 130PS, with the option of a sixspeed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission with both engines.

The PHEV version delivers 225PS and is capable of driving up to 55km in full electric mode, with power delivered to the cars’ front wheels via an eight-speed (é-EAT8) transmission.

The PHEV version also benefits from a range of online connected services to facilitate delayed charging via a smartphone app and cabin preconditioning.

Charging is fast, with a full charge completed in less than two hours from a standard wall-

box connection. Alternatively, the battery can be charged via a 3-pin domestic socket in around seven hours.

TEST CAR DETAILS

My test car was a C5 Aircross PHEV in range-topping C-Series Edition specification. Finished in striking Pearl White metallic paintwork, with a contrasting Black Perla Nera roof and door mirror casings. Designed with emblematic colours, special materials and hi-tech equipment to provide unique comfort and style, the “C-Series” special edition combines every aspect of the Citroën spirit.

Key standard equipment includes 19-inch ‘Art’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, black ‘Claudia’ leather and leather-effect cloth seat material with electric driver

Best selling cars around the world

With a little over 100,000 cars sold in Ireland last year we had a look at best selling cars around the world. Individual models sell more in some markets than the entire Irish market.

The big one to watch is the Chinese market where the BYD Song Plus, pictured here, sold an astonishing 459,424 units.

BYD Song Plug

THE BEST-SELLING CARS IN EACH COUNTRY IN 2022

seat adjustment, Highway Driver Assist, hands-free tailgate with foot operated functionality, and a panoramic glass sunroof with electric interior blind.

There is excellent headroom both front and rear, and rear seat occupants also benefit from plentiful leg and knee space behind the front seats.

Wide opening rear doors make it particularly easy to get in and out, and this is a feature that parents of small children will love.

The new C5 Aircross PHEV offers optimum performance thanks to the electric motor which boosts the internal combustion engine, for a cumulative power output of 225PS, and an impressive 360Nm of torque. This enables a 0-100km/h sprint to be completed

in just 8.7-seconds, on the way to a top speed of 195km/h (where permitted).

The ë-EAT8 electrified 8-speed automatic transmission optimises gear shifts for a supremelysmooth and pleasurable drive, while the Brake (B) regenerative braking mode boosts the recovery of energy available when braking and decelerating.

A drive mode selector is ideally located on the central console, and it enables drivers to choose between Electric, Hybrid and Sport modes to suit their individual driving style.

In electric mode, the C5 Aircross PHEV provides a silent, vibration-free and environmentally-respectful drive with zero CO2 emissions. With as little as 1.3-litres of petrol being used for every 100km driven on a

WLTP combined driving cycle, the new C5 Aircross PHEV should prove very cost-effective to live with, and an annual road tax disc is just €140.

VERDICT, PRICING & WARRANTY

The new Citroën C5 Aircross is a highly commendable 5-seat family-focused SUV that combines practicality, versatility, supreme comfort and an effortless driving experience, with a distinctive style that stands out from the crowd.

Pricing starts at €39,830 for the ‘Feel Pack’ PureTech 130PS, with my test car specification priced from €49,700 (ex-delivery). All Citroën passenger cars come with a 5-year manufacturers’ warranty as standard, along with a 3-year roadside assistance package.

Ford Sierra Cosworth Sells for almost £600k

Nostalgia rules when it comes to putting a value on those cars that were the icons of our youth.

Lots of MotorMarket readers may have lusted over a Sierra Cosworth when they were younger. While the Sierra was an everyday car, the Cosworth was the ultimate dream car of the day.

When this 1987 model went to auction recently it

was clear it would be a record breaker, as it had only covered 5,192 miles and had been kept in pristine condition.

Bidding was fast and furious until the hammer finally fell at an incredible £596,250!

Clearly somebody wanted to relive their youth and were prepared for the privilege of being transported back in time.

NEW RANGE ROVER PHEV

The power of luxury

At first glance, the 2023 Range Rover may look familiar, but it is all new, and it comes with the promise of even greater refinement, interior comfort and driver appeal than ever before.

It sits on new mechanical underpinnings, and it comes with a fresh line-up of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, all of which use either mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, with an all-electric Range Rover due to be launched next year.

Trim variants in the new Range Rover consist of SE, HSE, Autobiography and SV – all of which can be personalised with a host of optional features for ultimate individualisation.

TWO WHEELBASE OPTIONS

The new Range Rover is available in two different lengths. The standard-wheelbase (SWB) version measures in at just over five metres in length, while the long-wheelbase (LWB) version has an extra 200mm between the front and rear axles to provide extra room inside the sumptuous cabin.

Interestingly, the Range Rover LWB is available with the option of seven seats for the very first time in the Range Rover’s fifty-three year history.

Boot space in the SWB version measures in at a cavernous 818litres behind the rear seats, with up to 1,841-litres on offer when the

rear seats are electrically folded.

EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT

The Range Rover’s strong and beautifully sculpted body, with its expansive surfaces and flushfitting door handles, speaks volumes in terms of modernity, while the hidden-until-lit tail lights and precise detailing take the design philosophy to new levels of emotional engagement.

The new Range Rover features a sumptuous and sophisticated interior, underpinned by its impeccable reductive nature, supreme luxury, tactile materials and an intuitive approach to relevant technology, ensuring that no detail has been overlooked in

the process.

Elegant, refined surfaces and the finest materials create a calm sanctuary, combining luxury and wellbeing. The choice of sustainable and contemporary technical fabrics, along with natural wood veneers, are embraced with the highest level of precision.

CAR

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REVIEW

My review car was a Range Rover 3.0 PHEV 440PS HSE, which was finished in elegant Ligurian Black in Gloss Finish paintwork and Light Cloud/Ebony perforated

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Windsor leather seats. The supremely refined and powerful petrol engine works in union with the electric motor to produce 440PS and 620Nm of torque, and this allows for a 0-100km/h sprint in just 6.0seconds.

With active air suspension as standard, the Range Rover feels exceptionally well controlled and smooth, irrespective of the road surface. With the exception of some wind noise at motorway speeds, the cabin is an exceptionally quiet place to be.

The Range Rover’s active antiroll bar system helps to limit body lean through corners, and the accurate and precise steering set-up provides terrific feedback to the driver in all circumstances. Ingeniously, the Range Rover’s standard four-wheel steering system gives the substantiallyproportioned SUV a turning circle to match that of a medium-size family car, and this is of huge help when negotiating tight parking spaces and narrow city streets.

At high speeds, the rear wheels move in the same direction as the front wheels to improve stability, but at low speeds they move the opposite way, reducing the turning circle to less than 11-metres.

The Range Rover has all rivals beaten when it comes to venturing off the beaten track. All versions are all-wheel drive with a low-ratio gearbox, making it an incredibly capable off-roader.

The body stands a lofty

295mm off the ground but can be raised an extra 145mm in the highest of the suspension’s four settings. It also has high approach and departure angles and it can wade through water that's up to 900mm deep.

Additionally, a terrific camera system makes off-road driving an easier task than ever before.

It’s smooth and silent in pure electric mode and transitions seamlessly to petrol power when needed with plenty of pace on offer – it is an incredibly impressive plug-in hybrid option.

By combining a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor for optimal efficiency and performance, the PHEV powertrain delivers the best of both technologies.

The Range Rover PHEV offers the longest official electric-only range available on a luxury SUV –up to 113kms. The 32.8kWh battery can be fully charged (0-100%) in 5 hours via a 7kW wallbox charger, with a 10-80% charge taking just 40 minutes at a 50kW

DC public charge point.

CONCLUSION & PRICING

The original Range Rover was the first luxury SUV of its kind when it arrived in 1970, and every new generation since then has helped transform the world of refined motoring.

Thanks to its compelling design and greater levels of elegance, exclusivity and luxury, the all-new Range Rover builds on that incomparable achievement, and it is still the leader in the luxury SUV market segment.

This is the most desirable Range Rover ever created, and its unparalleled presence and supreme stature, along with its impressive off-road ability, will surely impress even the most demanding of drivers.

Pricing for the new Range Rover PHEV starts at €138,085 (exdelivery), with my review car specification priced from €152,250.

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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue P400E Hybrid, auto, pan. roof, lthr heat, elec. memory seats, gloss black alloys, sat. nav, rev. camera, digital climate, lane dep. alert, cruise, bluetooth, paddleshift, armrest, 2 keys, privacy glass, 21k, €333 road tax, €89,950

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue P400E, auto, pan. s/r, lthr, heated seats, 45k, hybrid petrol plug-in, digital cluster, elec. memory seats, gloss black alloys, sat. nav, rev. camera, cruise, bluetooth, paddleshift, armrest, auto, Meridian surround sound, rear privacy glass, €170 road tax, 404BHP, €89,950

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.0 P400e HSE Dynamique Hybrid, auto, 404bhp, 54k, €180 road tax, pan. roof, lthr heat seats, sat.nav, a/con, dual climate, MFSW, paddleshift, armrest, USB port, rev. camera, digital climate, auto boot, 2 keys, €79,950

nav, rev. camera, park sensors, digital cluster, 2 x USB-C ports, bluetooth, cruise, a/con, dual climate, elec. boot, paddleshift, MFSW, 2 keys, €57,900

keys, 225bhp, €400 road tax, 99k, NCT 01/25, 7 seats, diesel, €45,900

2021 Audi eTron Technik 50 Quattro, auto, 71KwH, lthr heated seats, electric, auto, sat. nav, 10k, bluetooth, cruise, air con, lane assist, Pre-Sense, €120 road tax, black, 313bhp, €52,900

2020 Jaguar iPace EV400S AWD, Jaguar SH, sat. nav, rev. camera, 12k, electric, automatic, alloys, dual climate, a/con, e/w, 2 x USB ports, MFSW, buetooth, digital climate, bluetooth, cruise, lane departure alert, €120 road tax, 400bhp, grey, €47,950

2017 Volvo XC90 2.0 D5 AWD Momentum GT, auto, pan. roof, lthr heat elec. memory seats, sat. nav, rev. camera, auto boot, CD, MFSW, running daylights, 2

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2018 Nissan Juke 1.5 DCI N-Connecta, sat. nav, rev. camera, rear privacy glass, diesel, 65k, 6-speed, sat. nav, a/con, start/stop, armrest, USB port, Aux-in, MFSW, 110bhp, €190 road tax, €15,900

‘181 Ford Mondeo 1.5 TDCI 120BHP, FSH, cruise, bluetooth, 2 keys, diesel, 124k, €190 road tax, pristine, alloys, 6-speed, park sensors, start/stop, bluetooth, MFSW, a/con, 2 keys, NCT 01/24, €13,950

2015 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI SC 140BHP, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth, diesel, 38k, €180 road tax, cruise, MFSW, a/con, USB port, aux-in, sat. nav, alloys, touchscreen monitor, NCT 01/25,

cruise, park sensors, bluetooth, start/stop, Aux/USB, sat. nav, Meridian sound, dual climate, rear privacy glass, NCT 02/24, €17,900

2015(1) Audi A1 1.4 TFSI, auto, alloys, 38k, 125bhp, a/con, start/stop, e/w, €270 road tax, pristine condition, red, NCT 08/24, €14,450

2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV, auto, 100k, electric, white, 120bhp, €120 road tax, rev. camera,

‘191 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 CRDI Comfort model, alloys, cruise, park

diesel, 72k, red, 115bhp, €270 road tax, stop/start, 6-speed, USB port, aux-in, park sensors, e/w, cruise, bluetooth, NCT 03/23, €24,900

cruise, digital cluster, start/stop, lane dep. assist, bluetooth technology, USB port, Android auto, rear privacy glass, NCT 03/24, €22,900

€13,700

2019 Jaguar XE 2.0D R-Sport, auto, 91k, dsl, sat. nav, R-Sport alloys, full lthr, 190bhp, €165 road tax, 2 x USB ports, a/con, dual climate, heat seats, park sensors, pristine, NCT 03/25, €26,900

2013 Mercedes A180 1.6, 65k, 122bhp, €280 road tax, rev. camera, alloys, bluetooth, half lthr sport inter., park sensors, a/con, cruise, paddleshift, MFSW, rear privacy glass, NCT 01/24, €14,950

2017 Jaguar XF 2.0D Prestige Auto, 180bhp, lthr heat seats, sat.nav, rev. camera, 110k, diesel, €200 road tax, MFSW, park sensors, dual climate, a/con, paddleshift, armrest, touchscreen monitor, start/stop, NCT 01/25, €19,900

2016 Nissan Juke 1.5 DCI SV Black Edition, Exterior pack, gloss black alloys, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, 102k, diesel, 110bhp, €190 road tax, park sensors, start/stop, armrest, aux-in, USB port, 6-speed, NCT 11/24, €12,900

‘181 Jaguar XE 2.0D Prestige Model, FSH, full lthr, sat. nav, diesel, 163bhp, cream lthr inter., start/stop, park sensors, dual climate, a/con, sat. nav, lane dep. alert, aux-in, USB port, touchscreen monitor, €180 road tax, NCT 04/24, €19,900

2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI SE 150BHP, alloys, bluetooth, 2 keys, diesel, 106k, 150bhp, white, €190 road tax, immaculate throughout, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, dual climate, a/con touchscreen monitor, bluetooth, 2 keys, €14,900

2016 Jaguar XF 2.0D Prestige, auto, 180BHP, full lthr, heat seats, rev. camera, 126k, dsl, €200 road tax, MFSW, paddleshift,

sat. nav, bluetooth, heated seats, heated steering wheel, bluetooth, cruise, lane departure alert, Infinity sound, touchscreen monitor, aux-in, USB, €19,900

2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDI SE Nav, FSH, 107k, diesel, 116bhp, €200 road tax, pristine, alloys, heat seats, sat. nav, rev. camera, 6-sp, aux-in, USB port, park sensors, start/stop, armrest, dual climate, a/con, 2 keys, NCT 03/25, €18,900

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDI Exclusive, 102k, diesel, blue, 114bhp, €190 road tax, alloys, rev. camera, sat. nav, digital cluster, aux-in, USB port, rear privacy glass, touchscreen monitor, dual climate, a/con, MFSW, NCT 01/24, €10,750

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2016 Smart ForFour 0.9 Prime T, auto, s/r, 73k, black, 90bhp, alloys, lthr heat seats, cruise, start/stop, lane dep. alert, USB port, aux-in, a/con, €180 road tax, NCT 01/25, €10,700

2017 Jaguar XF 2.0D R-Sport Auto, 163bhp, FJSH, lthr heat seats, diesel, 60k, 163bhp,

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nav, park sensors, rev. camera, a/con, dual climate aux-in, USB port, bluetooth, touchscreen monitor, start/stop, €200 road tax, tax 07/23, NCT 03/25, €24,900

2018 BMW II6D SE Business Model, FBMWSH, 90k, diesel, 116bhp, €200 road tax, alloys, 6-speed, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth, a/con, USB port, NCT 01/25, €17,900

automatic, 8 seats, 80k, €390 road tax, pristine, start/stop, folding mirrors, e/w, rev. camera, a/con, elec. sliding doors, wind deflectors, rear privacy glass, NCT 01/24, €11,900

TDI SE, bluetooth, touchscreen monitor, a/con, 78k, diesel, 80bhp, €180 road tax, immaculate, alloys, USB port, aux-in, start/stop, e/w, NCT 07/24, €14,750

1.0 MPI SE Greentech, alloys, aux-in, a/con, 50k, €180 road tax, 60bhp, start/stop, electric windows, NCT 02/25, €10,900

Dynamic, 34k, 110bhp, FSH, alloys, cruise, sat. nav, start/stop, touchscreen monitor, rear privacy glass, park sensors, aux-in, USB port, a/con, Android auto, Apple CarPlay, Mirrorlink, €200 road tax, NCT 03/24, tax 07/23, €18,650

2013 Nissan Serena 2.0 Hybrid

2018 Seat Ibiza 1.6

2019 Skoda Citigo

2018 Seat Leon 1.2 TSI SE

‘18 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Automatic, heated seats, a/con, 66k, silver, pristine, e/w, aux-in, push start button, €12,750

2019 Skoda Citigo 1.0 MPI SE Greentech, 46k, 60bhp, alloys, aux-in, a/con, start/stop, e/w, €180 road tax, NCT 02/25, €10,900

2017 Toyota Corolla Fielder 1.5 Hybrid, auto, rev. camera, a/con, 80k, Estate, silver, pristine throughout, a/con, rear privacy glass, NCT 0924, €13,700

2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI, auto, alloys, rev. camera, €200 road tax, 55k, paddleshift, cruise, aux-in, USB port, bluetooth, folding mirrors, alloys, rear privacy glass, wind deflectors, NCT 03/24, €13,900

2019 Ford Ka+ 1.2 TI VC1 Active, 58k, alloys, cruise, bluetooth, a/con, 85bhp, €270 road tax, pristine, touchscreen monitor, MFSW, NCT 11/23, €13,900

2016 Hyundai i30 1.4 CRDI Pro Commercial Model, New DOE 08/23, cruise, bluetooth, diesel, 90bhp, immaculate, aux-in, USB port, MFSw, cruise, bluetooth, 6-speed, €333 road tax, €8,950

2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, auto, rear privacy glass, alloys, 39k, blue, start/stop, elec. windows, folding mirrors, aux-in, NCT 12/24, €11,900

2018 Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech, Active, FSH, bluetooth, crusie, 33k, 82bhp, €200 road tax, pristine, dual climate, rev. camera, e/w, aux-in, USB port, 2 keys, NCT 05/23, €15,950

2018 Hyundai Kona 1.0 Kauai Executive, 75k, 120bhp, €270 road tax, heated seats, 2 keys, alloys, 6-sppeed, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, rev. camera, a/con, e/w, touchscreen monitor, NCT 02/24, €17,900

2017 Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDI Deluxe, 67k, diesel, 110bhp, service history, alloys, park sensors, cruise, MFSW, a/con, aux-in, USB port, CD, start/stop, €180 road tax, tax 06/23, NCT 01/25, €14,900

2017 Volvo S60 D2 SE model, full lthr heated seats, 33k, diesel, €180 road tax, 120bhp, excellent throughout, sat. nav., start/stop, a/con, dual cimate, alloys, bluetooth, aux-in, USB port, MFSW, NCT 07/23, €19,900

2015 Peugeot 2008 1.2 VTI Allure, park sensors, touchscreen monitor, 26k, 82bhp, €200 road tax, pristine throughout, dual cimate, a/con, MFSW, aux-in, USB port, NCT 03/25, €12,900

2015 Dacia Sandero 1.5 DCI Stepway Alternative, 55k, diesel, alloys, 2 keys, 90bhp, €190 road tax, excellent, roof rails, 2 keys, auxin, USB port, e/w, bluetooth, NCT 05/23, €9,900

2014 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Automatic, 36k, silver, new NCT until March 2025, a/con, rear privacy glass, immaculate condition, a/con, folding mirrors, wind deflectors, NCT 03/25, €9,900

2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6 CDTi, 72k, diesel, 136bhp, €200 road tax, full lthr, heated seats & steering wheel, sat. nav, park sensors, start/stop, rear privacy glass, aux-in, USB port, bluetooth, alloys, MFSW, NCT 07/23, €10,900

2017 Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet Mild Hybrid, auto, 60k, new NCT until 10/24, lane departure alert, a/con, gold, start/stop, rear privacy glass, wind deflectors, folding mirrors, 2 keys, €12,450

2015 Mercedes A180, auto, 65k, blue, pristine, alloys, bluetooth, rev. camera, half lthr sport interior, park sensors, blind spot sensors, a/con, cruise, paddleshift, MFSW, NT 03/24, €17,900

‘172 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Zetec Ecoboost 125bhp, 65k, pristine cond., 2 keys, alloys, a/con, e/w, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in, USB port, MFSW, €270 road tax, NCT 02/23, €15,700

2018 Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE Ultra model, 112k, diesel, cream lthr, 150bhp, €180 road tax, e/w, start/stop0, cruise, MFSW, aux-in, USB port, bluetooth, sat. nav, a/con, park sensors, NCT 05/24, €20,900

2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.5 HDi Feel Model, 5 seaer, cruise, bluetotoh, 26k, diesel, 102bhp, €200 road tax, Mirror Link, Android auto, a/con, lane departure alert, e/w, NCT 07/23, €25,950

2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline automatic, very rare s/r, lthr, 60k, auto, white, heat elec seats, park sensors, cruise, wind deflectors, aux-in, folding mirrors, rear privacy, NCT 02/24, €12,900