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How to Check is my car taxed? - MyVehicle
Why you should check if a vehicle is taxed and NCT'ed? Motor tax is an annual duty payable on all road vehicles and is a legal requirement in Ireland. If you own a car you are legally required to display evidence of your road tax. Once someone has paid their tax on a vehicle, they are issued with a motor...
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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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Swedish student startup gets deal to build electric cars
A group of university students from Sweden have raised 1.2 million euros in crowdfunding for their new startup called Uniti Sweden to build electric cars. In the process the students have caught the attention of the German industrial giant, Siemens. The Swedish students said they had brokered a deal with Siemens and that the partnership will see them create 50,000...
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Irish fuel prices reach highest level in 18 months
It is estimated that motorists could end up spending more than €300 extra on petrol or diesel this year. I fact, the cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has reached its highest level in 18 months according to the AA. The average price of a litre of petrol is now 137.7 cent, which is an increase of 1...
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Importing a car from the UK
UK Imports With the exchange rate from Euro to Sterling narrowing, there are undoubtedly people considering importing a vehicle from the UK rather than buying locally or within Ireland. Before going through the Pros and Cons of importing a vehicle versus buying within Ireland, here are the steps of importing a vehicle directly. Steps of importing a vehicle directly Step...
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Buying a Used Car? Here are some of your payment options.
Used car payment options How to pay for your car is a big decision and there are many options to choose from. Depending on where you purchase the car, will greatly hinder your payment decision e.g. Purchased from a private seller or a Dealership. This article should help you understand some of the options available and help you decide which...
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The game is up for 'drug drivers'
The game is up for 'drug drivers'! For a long time we have had roadside breathalysers to detect alcohol levels in drivers but in the near future, we will have roadside breathalysers to detect drug driving as well. Without a drugs breathalyser, a Garda has to form an opinion on whether a driver is under the 'Influence' of drugs so...
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Luas Cross City: Private cars can no longer turn onto Eden Quay from O'Connell Street from today
From today, Monday 20 March 2017, motorists will no longer be able to turn right onto Eden Quay from O'Connell Bridge. Dublin City Council has described the move as a permanent change, which will see no private vehicles make the right turn from Monday This will be a permanent change as the Luas Cross City works continue towards completion. ...
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Unmarked UK Police Lorry used to catch phone users whilst driving
UK Police have launched their latest tactical vehicle in a bid to catch drivers breaking the law. As you can see from the video below, the police have unveiled their massive undercover police lorry complete with flashing blue lights. The unmarked HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) will give the UK police a much better vantage point to spot motorists texting and...
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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...