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Cars may actually prove to be more important post covid
Personal transportation by car may prove to be far more important to the average driver than before covid. In a new survey, by the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring, more than half of 3,068 drivers surveyed in the UK (57 per cent) say that having access to a car is extremely important and even more so after the coronavirus outbreak....
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Motor Insurance is 35% higher in the past decade
Motor insurance premiums rose as much as 35% over the past ten years despite a massive drop in claims. Profit margins for the insurance industry actually increased from 9% in 2018 to 10% last year. The industry has raised their premium prices by 35% even though there has been a 9% fall in the cost of claims in...
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Car dealers are calling for urgent deferral on new VRT increases
Car dealers call for a deferral on the new VRT hikes The Irish Car Carbon Reduction Alliance (ICCRA) have warned that the increase in VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) in Budget 2021 will negatively affect all new car sales in this country, including the sale of electric cars. Along with this group, Irish car dealers are also...
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Tesla Motors recalls 30,000 cars in China
Tesla Motors recalls 30,000 cars in China According to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, Tesla has recalled 30,000 cars in China over suspension defects which could potentially affect control of the car. The electric car manufacturer has identified two different types of defects in the suspension system with imported Model S and Model X cars which were...
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NCT is deemed an essential service during lockdown
20th of October 2020 COVID 19 Essential Services Update The NCT service is deemed an essential service, all NCT centres are fully operational and customers should attend for their scheduled appointment as arranged. As well as the NCT, many automotive businesses will remain operational including outlets providing for the repair and maintenance of mechanically propelled vehicles. Also any...
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Budget 2021 - The impact on motorists and the automotive industry
Budget 2021 certainly made efficient and electric vehicles more attractive but is this enough to make the regular motorist shift to Electric Vehicle technologies, after all, these new electric cars are not cheap and out of reach for most drivers. The motor industry in Ireland has been anxiously awaiting the budget, particularly in relation to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)....
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Fianna Fail TD caught Zooming while driving
Young Irish politician is in trouble for Zooming around the streets of Cork in his car Fianna Fail TD James O'Connor, 23, who is the youngest TD in the Dáil, has been heavily criticised by his own party members for taking part in a Zoom call while driving. Gardai are considering that taking a Zoom call while driving...
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Budget 2021 set to hammer motorists
The Budget is expected to hammer regular motorists with increases in motor tax, Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and fuel. Motor Tax - going up VRT - going up Fuel prices - going up The Finance Minister, Pascal Donohoe has announced that a “significant amount of public money is being used to tackle the coronavirus and the threat of Brexit.” ...
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VRT and vehicle registration during Covid-19
Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) appointments during Covid-19 When you import a vehicle into Ireland you are required to register it within 30 days at the VRT office which is located at the NCT centre. All National Car Test (NCT) centres have been opened since 29 June, albeit, at reduced capacity. At the moment, because of the reduced...
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Citroën’s Irish distributor to relinquish distribution rights
The I.M. Group, importers of Citroën cars in Ireland, is handing back their Irish distribution rights from next April. The Group also distributes Subaru’s here in Ireland. The owner of the Citroën brand, French car giant PSA Group, wants to consolidate importer operations for its brands and this was a key factor in the decision. The PSA Group also...