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- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Car Review: Mini JCW. A fantastic hot hatch that puts it up to the Volkswagen Golf R?
We decided to take a trip down memory lane and look into the heritage of the MINI over he last 60 years.


- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
Take a trip along the Wild Atlantic Way in the VW California Ocean
In this video, David O'Caoimh gives you an in-depth and comprehensive review of the VW California Ocean Edition. It's a home on wheels and what's more is that when driving it you would never know it's got all your belongings, a full kitchen, and two double beds. If you haven't yet checked out our adventure around Ireland, we strongly recommend it as it paints the perfect picture for how you could use a California. The 2.0 TDI engine paired with the 7 speed Dual Clutch Autom


- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Car Review: 2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric - Extremely Premium
Last week we got the opportunity to test drive the all-new Mazda MX-30. It's a significant car on the Mazda line up and also for EVs. Instead of going for a huge, expensive battery with an enormous range, Mazda have calculated that a 35.5kWh battery would more than suffice. It's got a range of 265km (in the city and 200km on motorways) and can charge from 20-80% in just 36 minutes (on a DC Fast Charger). It's a very comfortable, premium car with plenty of nods to Mazda's he


- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
SEAT Leon 2020: Ample space, tech and drive
By Justin Delaney We were fortunate enough to be in sunny Spain for the launch of the previous generation SEAT Leon but now with the world in the grips of a pandemic, we find ourselves closer to home for the launch of the exciting fourth generation Leon. Hot on the heels of the new Golf 8 here we have another car based on the same underpinnings (MQB Evo platform) but with a much more striking design. The Leon looks bigger at 4,368mm long (+86mm) and slightly lower at 1,456mm


- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
California Dreaming with the Volkswagen California T6.1
By Justin Delaney With Irish holiday makers being encouraged to holiday at home throughout 2020 under government guidelines, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has seen a 500% increase in demand for its popular California model. With this in mind we decided to touch base with the press department and take a test vehicle for a weeklong excursion. Based on the transporter or its closer sibling the Carvelle, the Volkswagen California T6.1 is the new face-lifted camper and ours was i


- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Car Review: Volkswagen ID.3 Video Review - An Electric Car Evolution
This week on the DoneDeal YouTube Channel we're reviewing the all new Volkswagen ID.3.


- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
A Shift to Online Car Buying & Financing in Lockdown
While car showrooms will be closed, many of Ireland’s motor retailers have shown their agility in being able to help customers.


- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Monitor your herds mood as you move stock indoors for the Winter. Here's what to keep an eye out for
It is better to rely on animal behaviour principles instead of sheer force to restrain and control animals during handling.


- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
Winter Accommodation for Beef Animals. Cozy Stock make great calves.
Collecting pen Where the handling facilities are located independent of buildings, the collecting pen should ideally be able to hold a number of cattle that fits in with group sizes within the herd. Where handling facilities are located in, or adjacent to, e.g. a slatted unit the pens in the slatted unit could be used for collecting and holding animals. The floor area required per animal will vary depending on size. As a general guide allow: • Young cattle: 0.9 to 1.1 m² • Fi