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Crack down on rogue Irish dealers 'clocking' cars
Crackdown on rogue Irish dealers 'clocking' cars The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said that they are preparing to ramp up raids on shady dealers who are illegally ‘clocking’ car odometers. It is planned to have widespread swoops on rogue car dealers and unscrupulous sellers for illegal clocking activities. Special teams of officers will target specific premises and...
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Vehicle Write Off Categories
Write-off Categories Explained When a vehicle is written off by an Insurance Company, they will make a record of the Write Off category and notify The Department of Transport. There are 4 levels of insurance write off categories which are allocated when an insurer declines to repair a vehicle following an accident or other damage. These are allocated as A,B,C,D....
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What is a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection?
Pre-Purchase Car Inspections A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is a detailed and thorough inspection to ensure that a vehicle is in a good mechanical condition, safe and roadworthy and is carried out by a mechanic and an automotive engineer assessor that is qualified and experienced, offering invaluable feedback. The engineer will inspect the exterior of a vehicle for signs of major...
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What is a MyVehicle.ie Car History Check?
Experts recommend a vehiclehistory car check before you buy any used car, but what is a MyVehiclecar history check and is it really worth it? Every single day there are people in Ireland unknowingly buying used cars that have either been previously written off, previously damaged, stolen, clocked or under finance! In most cases, everything initially seems fine with these...
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Buying a car? How to negotiate with a Dealer
It is easy to say that you won’t pay what a dealership is asking for, for a specific car, but negotiating with the dealer to accept a lower price is something else entirely and can be a daunting task for any individual. It can be a pressuring activity to negotiate with a car dealer but by following these tips you...
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The original Trump limo goes up for sale
Back in 1988 Donald Trump branding and self-promotion resulted in the Trump Limo. At the time he managed to persuade Cadillac to take an order for 50 Trump Limousines but the order was never completed and his dream for a fleet of Trump Limos was never realised. It transpired that just two cars managed to find their way onto the...
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Lady Drives the Same Car for Almost 60 Years!
Have you ever had a car that you never wanted to part with? Well, that’s how one woman felt, so much so that she has kept her car for almost 60 years. Watch this amazing video showing Grace Braeger driving her 57 Chevy. Grace Braeger originally bought her Chevrolet for $2,250 and she likes it so much, she said she’ll...
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Fake Vehicle Licensing Certificates VLC Logbooks
Fake Logbooks MyVehicle.ie is highlighting an increased risk for used car buyers, that is the existence of fake VLC Certificates or logbooks as they are otherwise known. Unsuspecting motorists can send the Vehicle Licensing Certificates (VLC / Logbook) of the second-hand vehicle that they recently purchased to the Department of Transport, only to have the Gardai call around to inform...
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How to Spot a Flood Damaged Car
Flood Damaged Cars Below are some of the main things to look out for in a flood damaged car: Headlights Check for any indication that they have been under water. Is there any condensation lines on the lenses? Do the headlights have any visible water lines? If so, this could mean that the car has had possible water damage. Use...
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Classic & Vintage car sale
Vintage and Classic cars go on sale Something interesting for all you Classic car enthusiasts out there. Merlin Car Auctions will host a classic car and vintage car sale early next month. The auction will happen on February 5 where you can bid on around 100 classic and vintage cars. Among the cars to be auctioned off will be a...