Futuristic, distinctive and packed with new technology, the KIA EV6 has certainly made its mark on Irish roads over the past two years. The all-electric car has proved popular with buyers looking for something a little different from the SUV norm, while it has also pushed boundaries in terms of advanced vehicle safety systems. The[…]
Every month, thousands of drivers and passengers across Ireland will walk away from road accidents that a few decades ago would have caused serious injuries, or a possible fatalities. The reason is the development of air bag safety technology, something that involves a tiny explosive device, compressed gas and a sophisticated nylon bag. If sensors[…]
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now a common feature on many modern cars. In short they are safety systems that can help to avoid or lessen the impact of an accident. At one end of the scale they can help avoid annoying bumps in a car park, at the other end of the[…]
To ensure even greater safety and the highest possible repair quality, Ashmore Ryder has recently invested in a digital calibration system for ADAS systems which now feature on the vast majority of modern cars. ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. This is technology that has been developed over many years to assist drivers on[…]
Mustang has been an iconic name in the automotive world for almost sixty years and Ford recently brought an electric version of this sought after vehicle to Ireland. It is a far cry from the 1968 Ford Mustang GT that Steve McQueen drove in the classic car chase from the movie “Bullitt”, but the latest[…]
KIA has been one of the major success stories in Irish motoring over recent years, producing high quality, attractive models that have proven to be hugely popular with Irish drivers. So far in 2021 KIA is the 6th best-selling car brand in Ireland with the KIA Sportage in the top ten best selling models. At[…]
Bumps and scratches are an annoying, but an all too frequent aspect of modern motoring. Some people get them repaired straight away and some people learn to live with imperfect bodywork. However, when it comes to changing your car this minor damage could cost you dear. If you are selling a car privately, or trading[…]
As part of Ashmore Ryder’s standard repair and safety check procedures, every car that we repair in our workshop is subject to a digital four wheel alignment check. Precise wheel alignment is vital for many reasons, not least safety and at Ashmore Ryder we have specially trained technicians and advanced laser equipment to perform this[…]
Despite the slump in new car sales due to the Coronavirus pandemic, sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars have increased in 2020 and now account for one in five new cars sold across Europe and in September accounted for one in four new cars registered in Ireland. With the government having set[…]
Under Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions, the repair of motor vehicles and related services are classed as essential and as such Ashmore Ryder remains fully open for business and able to provide a complete accident repair service. In line with hygiene and social distancing protocols, to ensure the safety of both customers and staff, we have[…]