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Change of Ownership Car Ireland - MyVehicle
Changing Car Ownership If you buy, sell or trade-in a used vehicle, you will need to register for the transfer of vehicle ownership from its current owner to the new owner of the vehicle. For vehicles registered before January 1993, a RF200 form is needed to change the ownership of the vehicle to an individual or a company. The RF200...
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Driving in high temperatures
Driving in the heat With the unexpected rise in temperatures, here are some tips to help when driving in the heat! Avoid drowsiness It is important to keep your driving environment comfortable to reduce fatigue. Driving in high temperatures can cause drowsiness and make you feel tired more quickly. Many people don’t realise how dangerous this can be. It impairs...
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Reasons to monitor tyre pressure
The article was written by MyVehicle.ie and originally published on TyreTrade.ieon June 16th 2016. It is important for us to know that our vehicle is in good working condition and one of the ways we can do this is by monitoring our car's tyre pressure. If you are not regularly checking the pressure of your tyres you could be putting...
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Used vehicle imports 2016
Statistics from MyVehicle.ie show used vehicle imports into Ireland have dramatically increased in 2016 compared to 2015 for the first five months of the year. Imports of used cars overall are up 24.7% from this time last year. In 2015 the imports figure hit over 21,000 cars not measuring up to nearly 27,000 for the first half of 2016. Apart for...
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10 things to do before you buy a used car
Buying a used car isn’t always easy, but here are 10 important things to do before you buy a used car to help ensure a smooth process! Depending on your circumstances choose your next vehicle and make sure to always compare prices. It is important to do a background history check with MyVehicle.ie to reveal the true history of an...
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Top used cars sold by Independent Dealerships in May dominated by Ford
The in-depth research from MyVehicle.ie revealed that the most popular used cars sold by Independent Dealerships in May 2016 were dominated by Ford. The Ford Focus and the Ford Mondeo was a favourite model sold by independent dealers this month both featuring high on the top 10 list. The Ford model took an imposing 6 of the 10 spots available...
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Vehicle Write Off Categories Explained
Write Off Categories When a vehicle is written off by an Insurance Company, they will make a record of the Write Off 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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Vehicle Market Overview for Franchise Dealers May 2016
Best selling cars during May 2016 The figures shown below are predictions based on theMyVehicle.ie analysis of the used car marketplace. The market overview displays the top 10 used cars sold by Franchise dealers in Ireland in the month of May 2016. Using MyVehicle's data, the estimated annual running cost of each of these passenger vehicles can be predicted based...
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15% of UK Imported Cars Have a Hidden Past
Article written by MyVehicle.ie and originally published on Rev.ie on April 12th 2016. Research from MyVehicle.ie revealed that 15% of UK Imported Cars Have a Hidden Past (Write-Off, Stolen or Scrapped). It is extremely important to make sure you do a thorough car history check before buying a used car, to avoid potential future problems. This data by emphasises the importance of...
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All about Manufacturer Recalls
What is a manufacturer recall? This is when a vehicle manufacturer determines that a particular model has a safety-related defect or does not comply with safety regulations. When this happens, the manufacturer will notify the vehicle's registered owner about the recall via letter, email or phone call and request that you contact your local franchise dealership to have the issue...