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  • CRASHED & DAMAGED VEHICLES SOLD IN IRELAND NOVEMBER 2024

    The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report has been released for the month of November. Have you been affected by one of these previously crashed or damaged cars? Franchise Dealerships In the month of November, we had124 vehicleswhich were damaged or written off in franchise dealerships. This was a decrease of 12 over the previous month. This indicates that occasionally,...

  • Crashed and damaged vehicles sold in Ireland October 2024

    October crashed and damaged vehicles MyVehicle.ie has revealed the damaged and crashed cars report for the month of October 2024. All the team at MyVehicle hope that you are not one of the unfortunate car buyers who got disappointed with one of these previously damaged vehicles. Franchise Dealerships In the month of October, we had 112 vehicles which were damaged...

  • IRISH USED CAR MARKET OVERVIEW FOR OCTOBER 2024

    Car Sales October 2024 The 2015Petrol Volkswagen Golf was thebest-selling car in the Republic of Ireland during the month of October at Independent dealerships. The2015 Petrol Audi A3came in second place with the 2014 Volkswagen Golf coming in third place at Independent dealerships. We see hybrid vehicles coming into the top-ten list for Independent dealers. In tenth place is the...

  • IRISH USED CAR MARKET OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

    Car Sales September 2024 The 2015 Diesel Volkswagen Golf was thebest-selling car in the Republic of Ireland during the month of September at Independent dealerships. The2015 Petrol Audi A3 came in second place with the 2014 Volkswagen Golf coming in third place at Independent dealerships. We see hybrid vehicles coming into the top-ten list for Independent dealers. In Ninth...

  • A new online change of vehicle ownership service has been launched.

    A new online service is now available that will simplify the process of transferring private vehicle ownership, . Previously, owners had to mail their Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC) to the Department of Transport or visit a motor tax office. This innovative platform empowers both buyers and sellers: Buyers: Gain real-time access to crucial vehicle details before purchase. This includes make/model,...

  • IRISH USED CAR MARKET OVERVIEW FOR AUGUST 2024

    Top 10 Used Cars Sold by Indep. Dealers 2015 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2015 Petrol Audi A3 2014 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2015 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 2016 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2017 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 2017 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2017 Diesel Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2014 Petrol Audi A3 2014 Petrol Volkswagen Polo Top 10 Used Cars Sold by Franchise Dealers 2021...

  • Buying a used car is a minefield, regardless of the vehicle or seller

    Buying a used car is a minefield, regardless of the vehicle or seller. I've witnessed several close calls recently where even meticulous buyers were nearly caught out. One case involved a reputable dealership on the brink of finalizing a sale when the insurance company unexpectedly red-flagged the car. The seller was stunned, and the buyer was heartbroken. It turned...

  • IRISH USED CAR MARKET OVERVIEW FOR JULY 2024

    Top 10 Used Cars Sold by Indep. Dealers 2015 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2014 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2015 Petrol Audi A3 2016 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 2016 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2017 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 2013 Petrol Volkswagen Golf 2014 Petrol Audi A3 2015 Petrol Volkswagen Polo 2015 Petrol BMW 1 Series Top 10 Used Cars Sold by Franchise Dealers 2021...

  • CRASHED AND DAMAGED CAR FIGURES FOR IRELAND FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

    The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report has been released for the month of June. Have you been affected by one of these previously crashed or damaged cars? Franchise Dealerships In the month of June, we had252 vehicleswhich were damaged or written off in franchise dealerships. This was a decrease of 76 over the previous month. This indicates that occasionally,...

  • New road safety legislation from 1st october to prevent unsafe cars being driven on Irish roads

    Starting October 1st, a new regulation will require insurance companies to report written-off vehicles to the Department of Transport. This means insurers will be legally obligated to inform the department whenever they deem a car unrepairable, along with details on salvageable parts. Currently, the department maintains ownership records for all vehicles. Previously, when an insurance company declared a car beyond...