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  • Pros and cons of buying a used car

    Buying a used car? When buying a car, you’re likely going to consider which is the more reliable, yet cost-efficient option. Used cars sometimes have a bit of stigma attached. Will they break down as soon as you drive them off the forecourt? The answer is, very unlikely, but before you make the decision, we’ve collated a few of the...

  • Are Car History Checks worth it?

    Is it worth getting a Car History Check? A full car history check costs €35 but it could potentially save you thousands of euro and a lot of hardship and stress when purchasing a vehicle privately or even from a car dealer. Why is it important to always check the history of a car before you buy it? Well, approximately...

  • MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview for April 2019

    Most popular cars in April 2019 The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview report for April 2019 shows that of the top ten used cars sold by Independent dealers in Ireland, the number one best selling car was once again the Volkswagen Passat. In the March 2019 marketing report, the number one spot was held by the Ford Focus but this month...

  • Car Buyers warned about Online Car Scam

    How to Avoid Being Caught in an Online Car Shipping Scam? Clare man almost defrauded of €6,580 in fake online car sale scam. Car history check experts, at MyVehicle.ie are warning the public to be very wary of an online car shipping scam that could potentially cost you thousands. Clare man, Frank was almost defrauded a few weeks...

  • Irish Electric Car Sales On The Increase

    EV Sales So far this year, in the first quarter, there has been as many electric cars sold than in the whole of 2018. Industry figures have revealed that 330 new electric car were registered in Ireland during the month of February, compared to just 72 in the same month last year. So far this year, 1,129 electric cars have...

  • Car Paint Job Hides Hidden Collision History

    What do the numbers marked on the body of this car mean? As most of us may know, paint applications require preparation and primer steps for proper application. Modern automobile paint is applied to vehicles in the factory in several layers. All these layers usually have a total thickness of around 100 µm(0.1mm). Under the International System of Units, there...

  • Top-Tips To Avoiding Used Car Scams

    Avoiding Used Car Scams With so many used car scams out there, you have to really have your wits about you when searching for a second-hand car. Used cars are always a cheaper alternative to leasing a car and certainly far cheaper than buying a car. There are, though, some negative things we all need to watch out for when...

  • How to test drive and check a used car?

    Used car test drive One of the most essential things you can do when purchasing a vehicle is to take it for a test drive. A car should always be test driven and thoroughly inspected before purchase. It is especially important to test drive a used car, especially if you’re buying privately. When considering a car, it is important to...