Posts Tagged ‘Transport’

Save money by making your own fuel

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Tired of being scalped at the pumps every time you go to fill up your car? Well, stuff the oil companies: make your own fuel and fill up for next to nothing! SaveAFewBob tells readers how they can make their own fuel from used cooking oil - the stuff that restaurants up and down the country just throw away! Read More

Bike Week

Monday, June 14th, 2010

It’s time to tighten up your toe-straps, pop on the helmet and pull on your spandex, because this week is national Bike Week. Launched as part of the Government’s Bike Scheme, Bike Week will see fun cycling events taking place around the country over the next seven days.

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Cutting the cost of car insurance

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

On the foot of a recent National Consumer Agency report on the car insurance market, SaveAFewBob looks at ways that motorists can reduce the cost of their motor cover Read More

Buying a bicycle

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Why cycle to work? Well, you save time and money while getting fit and reducing your carbon footprint. And with the government's Bike to Work scheme, you've no excuse to postpone purchasing your new bike, and SaveAFewBob are here to help guide you through the process. Read More

Make your car more fuel efficient

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Tired of seeing the price of petrol go up and up? SaveAFewBob have a handy guide to improve your car's fuel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption - which is good for the environment as well as being good for your wallet Read More

Buying a second hand bicycle

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Buying a second hand bicycle can be a bit of a minefield. How do you know that your supposedly stream-lined steed isn't in fact a lemon? Save a Few Bob have the tips to help you purchase your ideal machine Read More

Making sense of the car Scrappage Scheme

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Information on car Scrappage SchemeArguably, one of the best decisions made by the Irish government in recent months was the introduction of the car Scrappage Scheme in Budget 2010. The scheme should ignite consumer demand and breathe life into a flagging motor industry. Read More

Get a cheap lift home this Christmas

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

One of the downfalls of the Christmas party season is getting home after a night out. If you’re unable to persuade a family member to collect you, getting home can be a nightmare. Due to demand, booking a taxi can be extremely difficult, not to mention expensive. If you’re in the Dublin… Read More

Inexpensive Dublin transport; on your bike!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

dublinbikesAre you tired of waiting at bus stops? Do you find yourself losing patience with every other bus that passes by? Cursing blindly at those emblazed with “as seirbhís”? Dublin City Council may have come up with a solution to ease your commuter frustration. Read More

Save yourself €1,000 a year by cycling to work

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

cycletoworkLately, there seems to be a renewed push in the media to encourage people to cycle to work. A Green Party initiative, The “Cycle to Work” scheme was introduced in the last Budget to encourage more people to cycle to work. Read More

New 50 cent city centre fare from Dublin Bus

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

It has been a constant source of annoyance to Dublin residents and visiting tourists that Dublin has not had a cheap and convenient city centre public transport hub. Sure we have buses, Darts and the Luas but the whole system never really came together as a whole.

Getting from one… Read More

Keeping your low cost flight a bargain

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

cheap-flightsTo everyone’s delight, flight prices have become much cheaper in recent years. However, airlines often have hidden and seemingly unavoidable ways of squeezing the extra euro out of your pocket. Read More