Quality service and competitive prices at Ollie’s Garage

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

Ollie’s Garage on the Breaffy Road, Castlebar, has been catering for all your vehicle’s motoring needs for the past year, servicing tyres, brakes, shocks, exhausts, timing belts, clutches, puncture repair, wheel alignment, headlight focusing, and NCT prep. Agricultural tyres are also available on request.

Ollie’s offers a free safety check on all vehicles and a drop off and pick up service is available in the local area. Customer service is to the fore at Ollie’s Garage where staff know that customers are the lifeblood of the business and therefore ensure top customer service every time you visit the garage.

McCormack’s Opel a cut above the rest

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

The company was formed in 1984 by two brothers, John and Kevin McCormack. Their first premises was on Mail Coach Road in Sligo where they began selling quality new and used vehicles. In 1986 the current site in Carraroe, Sligo, was acquired and they continued to develop the business. Since then, the company has moved from strength to strength. The latest news in the McCormack group is the appointment of Mayo man Paul Byrne, from Knock, to sales manager at the Carraroe outlet. Paul has an extensive knowledge of the motor industry, having started his sales career in residential and client representation marketing for seven years before moving to the motor industry in 2006, where he started in Hi-Way Services Ford in Tuam, Galway. He developed his skills and knowledge, and was promoted to senior sales executive in 2008, and later to become sales manager in 2010. Paul focuses on his ability to deliver a quality customer service experience and welcomes customers past and present to the Opel dealership in Sligo. He said about the business, “We have a strong new team in place here, Mary and Lorraine are on the front desk to answer any questions you may have, we have also appointed a new sales executive, Ronan Marren, who is getting on very successfully. We have excellent offers on new and used vehicles at the moment, offers that will not be beaten. We are expanding our client base every month, and sales of new cars have accelerated since the new 141 registration. We are currently in search of 1.3/ 1.7 diesel five-door Astras. Anyone who has these vehicles, we welcome with open arms. I envisage big changes in 2014, and endeavour to deliver the highest level of customer service and satisfaction to all our customers. A big thank you and Happy New Year to all those who supported us in 2013 and look forward to working with you all in 2014.” The showroom itself is still located on the original site in Carraroe, Sligo, just outside the town adjacent to the busy N4 motorway. The site is just an acre in total with a dedicated car showroom of 5,200 square foot. There is more than adequate space in the extensive showroom to accommodate up to eight vehicles. The two valeting bays, one wet, one dry, are used to bring up the vehicles to showroom condition. There is a busy fuel service station and shop also on the site operated by McCormack's Garages (Sligo) Ltd.

Road users being urged to use hi-vis gear

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

Road users are being urged to wear high visibility material when out walking or cycling on Irish roads.

Road Safety Authority research has revealed that more than half of pedestrian fatalities recorded for 2013 up to mid-December happened during the hours of darkness.

Hyundai ix35 diesel attracting buyers’ interest

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

Hyundai claims its new iX35 range, which has a starting price of €25,495, is capturing strong consumer interest.

Audi finishes 2013 with record market share 

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

Audi Ireland tells us its total sales figures for 2013 of 3,687 cars ensured a record Irish market share of five per cent.

 This represents an increase in both sales volume and market share year-on-year, and Audi says it confirms that it is Ireland’s number one premium car brand for the fifth year running.

New Suzuki SX4 S-Cross receives five-star Euro NCAP rating

Fri, Jan 03, 2014

The new Suzuki S-Cross has been rated one of Europe’s safest cars, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP.

Exciting new RS6 Avant is a powerful estate of the art

Fri, Jan 03, 2014

I rediscovered the reality of power and excitement after getting behind the wheel of the new Audi RS 6 Avant. It took just 3.9 seconds to dispel any doubt that its ultra-efficient new downsized V8 TFSI engine had compromised on muscle for the sake of miles-per-gallon.

The latest super Avant will firmly cement its RS credentials by outrunning its mighty V10-powered predecessor with an exceptional sub-four-second 0-62mph sprint time. At the same time its smaller displacement and cylinder-on-demand technology will make 28.8mpg economy potential a reality.

Irish Van of the Year category winners announced

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

The Toyota Auris van and Ssangyong Korando commercial have been named category winners of the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 title by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) van jury.

Ford EcoSport looks to have style with substance

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

Ford tells us that its all-new EcoSport SUV offers drivers the perfect combination of small car agility, affordability, and fuel efficiency, with the flexibility and spaciousness customers expect from an SUV, all in one stylish and connected package, with an entry level price of €23,995. Wow, I cannot wait to see and drive it, but can it be that good? writes Padraic Deane.

Well it certainly is a fact that the all-new EcoSport is the first SUV in the world to offer a 1.0-litre engine and is among the first Ford vehicles in Europe to be offered with Ford SYNC with AppLink. The latter enables drivers to voice-control smartphone apps while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel.

Mayo and Roscommon tyre outlet leads the way in licensing

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

Keith Revins’ tyre outlet in Mayo and Roscommon is one of the first in the country to be granted a licence by the Irish Tyre Industry Association under its new self regulation scheme to bring improved standards, service and safety into the tyre trade. To be granted a licence Keith Revins’ business has had to comply with strict licensing criteria which includes the independent accreditation of staff skills. Licensees must also declare that they do not sell second hand, part worn, tyres.

Buying a car? Your finance options explained…

Fri, Nov 29, 2013

With the New Year just around the corner, many motorists are looking to upgrade their car and acquire one of those alluring new ‘141’ or ‘142’ plates.

Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 awards shortlist announced

Fri, Nov 08, 2013

The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year awards 2014 has been announced by the nine member jury of the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA).

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