FERMANAGH people are being urged to have their say on whether the annual MOT should only be carried out every two years. Last week, infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, launched a ‘Call for Evidence’ on the potential introduction of biennial MOT testing. Currently, private cars and motorbikes must have their first MOT when they are four-years-old, […]
Removal of ‘Green Card’ welcomed by motorists
DRIVERS in Fermanagh have welcomed the decision to remove the need for ‘Green Card’ insurance to drive in the South. The ‘Green Card’ scheme was introduced in January as part of new Brexit regulations and required people from the North to carry documents when travelling over the border to prove they have the minimum insurance […]
Sharp drop in motoring offences
THE number of motoring offences here has fallen from 53,900 to 47,000 in the past year, a 13% drop, according to official figures released today.
Major makeover for Skoda ‘workhorse’
IT’S ONE of the most popular cars on local road – and one that has always had favour with police and other emergency services.
Peugeot set pace in compact SUV sector
BACK in the day, the Peugeot 205 was a real car of choice for young driving enthusiasts, male and female.
Peugeot setting pace in compact SUV sector
BACK in the day, the Peugeot 205 was a real car of choice for young driving enthusiasts, male and female.
Woman drivers more likely to do safety checks
IRISH WOMEN are more likely to have their cars checked on a regular basis than male drivers, according to a new survey.
Motorists urged to keep an eye on ‘rogue traders’
ROAD fuel prices – and their swinging variations from petrol station to petrol station – have long been a bone of contention with local drivers.
Electric uncertainty sees new car sales dip locally
New year can often means new car, but Fermanagh motorists are keeping faith with their runabouts for longer than usual.