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8 Must Have Safety Features When Buying a Car in 2023
Most modern cars come equipped with an impressive range of features as standard. Gone are the days when luxuries like heated seats and parking sensors were expensive optional extras. While most cars now feature at least some impressive add-ons, it’s worth taking the time to thoroughly research the available options which range from highly desirable comforts to ‘must-have’ safety features....
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Step by Step guide for Change of Vehicle Ownership after Buying from a Private Seller or dealer
Buying a used car, whether privately or from a dealer, is a relatively straightforward process. Once you have completed all inspections and carried out aCar History Check, exchanging your cash for keys is quick and simple. Who is Responsible for Registering the Change of Ownership? In all cases, whether purchased privately or from a dealer,it is the seller’s responsibility to...
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Everything you need to know about buying an Electric Car
With all of the mainstream car manufacturers now offering electric vehicles, there has never before been a wider range of options to choose from. Everything from city runarounds to luxury and sports cars are now available in electric options. If you are considering making the switch, some careful research will help you to make the right choice. Start with the...
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Checklist That You Need to Keep Handy During a VRT Check
Forms needed when registering for VRT A car VRT or the Vehicle Registration Tax is an amount that you need to pay while registering a vehicle in Ireland. It is illegal in Ireland to drive a vehicle without registration or paying VRT. Once you purchase a car, you need to set up an appointment with the National Car Testing Service...
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Why is there a used car shortage in Ireland?
Auto Parts Shortage According to the Director General of The Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Brian Cook supply chain issues are not the only reason for a drop in car sales here in Ireland. As we are all aware, the lockdowns and Covid-19 have had an unprecedented impact on the global economy and in particular the automotive industry. At...
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Electric cars are outselling diesel cars for the first time in Europe
Electric car sales on the rise Electric vehicles (EV) and especially plug-in hybrids are now outselling regular ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars throughout Europe. According to Jato Dynamics, Sales of Tesla, Renault Zoe and the Dacia Spring, for example, are eclipsing diesel cars proving how popular these EV’s are with motorists across the continent. Although, there has been a rapid...
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Second-hand car prices on the increase
Why are the prices of second-hand cars skyrocketing? The price of used cars are going through the roof and while this is good for the seller, it is a much bigger expense for used-car buyers out there. Why the increase? Well, as most of us are aware by now, there are huge supply chain and production issues in the car...
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A Comprehensive Guide on a Car Check in Ireland
Car History Checks Purchasing a new car is a pretty straightforward process — you research different models, shortlist a few that appeal to you, take the shortlisted cars on test drives, and buy the one you like the most. But this is not the case with pre-owned cars. Many people are now choosing to purchase used cars, simply because they...
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Importing a vehicle into Ireland - How to prepare for the VRT inspection
What is the Checklist of Documents Required for VRT? A car VRT or the Vehicle Registration Tax is an amount that you need to pay while registering a vehicle in Ireland. It is illegal in Ireland to drive a vehicle without registration or paying VRT. Once you purchase a car, you need to set up an appointment with the...
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New car registrations increase during first 10 months of 2021
New Car Registrations 2020 Figures released by SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) show that new car registrations have risen by 18.9% since January with electric car sales also increasing in the same period. There were 2,646 new car registrations during October which was a 15.2 per cent increase on October 2020. Registrations were also up by 21.4 per...