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  • Key steps when buying a used car

    Steps to buy a used car It’s a new year and thousands of motorists are now focusing on buying a new car but many more people are buying secondhand cars. Thousands more are planning to purchase a used import this year too. So far this year 4,000 cars have been registered, almost as many as the whole of January last...

  • What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)? | Find Car VIN Number

    What is a vehicle identification number? A vehicle identification number (VIN) also known in Ireland as a chassis number, is a unique code, including a serial number, used by the automotive industryto identify individual vehiclesas defined in ISO 3833.(International Organization for Standardization: the organization that promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards.) The VIN number serves as the car's unique...

  • Gardaí crackdown on car thieves

    Gardaí in Dublin are cracking down on car thieves who are targeting stolen cars and in the process of intercepting the criminals' operation, have arrested a man in his 30’s in Rush who was driving a stolen Volvo. This crackdown on car theft is part of the ongoing Operation Thor which is aimed at tackling people stealing cars and selling...

  • Criminals Cloning Irish Vehicle Registration Plates

    Criminals Clone Irish Vehicle Registration Plates It was reported over the weekend that a major Irish trucking company has claimed that some of its company vehicle licence plates have been ‘cloned’ by criminal gangs in Europe. Setanta Vehicle Importers, who are the main importer of Renault Trucks in Ireland, hire some of their vehicles on a contract basis and have...

  • Advice Before You Buy That Used Car

    RSA Warning The RSA (Road Safety Authority) has warned buyers of used vehicles to be ultra vigilant when buying a used vehicle from an unscrupulous and untrustworthy dealer. These greedy individuals will go to any lengths to make a sale and they do not care if the car has been clocked or even worse unsafe. Some things to be...

  • The World's Oldest Car

    La Marquise The world’s oldest car 1884 Model, 'La Marquise' made by Frenchmen DeDion, Bouton and Trépardoux was sold at auction for $4.6 million. The four-seater Marquise is a 3-wheeled water powered car and predates the “birth of the automobile,” It was officially billed at auction as “oldest running motor car,” in the world. Winner at World's First Car Race...

  • Vehicles Showing Damage Alerts.

    During our latest study, MyVehicle.iediscovered the top 10 VehiclesWith Most Damage Alerts. Our data is compiled from various Crediblesources and is used byentire automotive industry ranging from Insurance Companies, Independent Vehicle Assessor's, Financial Institutions, Independent and Franchise Motor Dealers. Make Model Total 1.) Ford Focus 67 2.) Nissan Qashqai 66 3.) Volkswagen Passat 62 4.) Audi A4 61 5.)...

  • Choosing A Car Check Company

    Car History Check Providers Every vehicle has a past, so you need to check if it has a future, but with so many companies providing history checks who do you go to? MyVehicle.ie provides the general public with the most crucial and relevant information on used cars to ensure they don't purchase a lemon. We are powered by VMS.ie who...

  • Are you buying or selling a used car?

    Buying or selling a used car Its' about that time of year again. People are window shopping and purchasing their new cars for 2016. While some buyers are heading towards showrooms for a brand new car, many are turning to the used car marketplace. Hence madness ensues! Buying and selling in the used car marketplace can often be difficult and...

  • Habits that devalue your car and turn buyers away

    Buying a used vehicle is a big deal, regardless of your budget. You have the opportunity to test your attention to detail, eye for a bargain and obviously your negotiation skills, and when the deal is finally done, you now have independence.The majority of people try and upgrade their vehicle at least every 3 - 4 years and will either...