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The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview Report For August 2021
Car Market Overview August 2021 The Nissan Qashqai was once again the best-selling car in Ireland sold by Independent dealers during the month of August, also coming in seventh and tenth places in the top ten. The Audi A4 came in second place with the Ford Focus in third and fourth positions at Independent dealerships. The top-ten cars sold by...
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How Much Is My Car Worth?
Value my car Wondering how much your car is worth in Ireland? When selling a car, many owners determine the sale price of the vehicle based on the prices of similar cars in the market. Similarly, when car buyers are looking to purchase a car, they mistakenly only take the sale price of the car into consideration when comparing different...
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Car Repossession in Ireland: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Buying a car on loan can be a luxury, given that it can cost you a significant portion of your paycheck every month. At times, when you have other financial obligations to take into consideration, repaying a car loan can seem like a hassle. However, if you don’t make the payments on time, you run the risk of having your...
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Euro 1 to Euro 6 Emission Standards: A Comprehensive Guide
Why do we have Euro 6 emissions standards? The Euro 6 car emission standard is the sixth level of the EU directive to reduce harmful vehicle car and van exhaust pollutants for both petrol and diesel cars including hybrids. Euro 6 has been in operation since September 2015 and this standard is becoming increasingly important in many European cities, such...
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Car thieves steal keyless car in less than 60 seconds
Keyless car theft on the increase Keyless car theft is on the increase as can be seen by the video released by the West Midlands Police in the UK. This residential CCTV footage highlights how easy it is for thieves to get away with your car. Keyless car theft is something that all car owners should be aware of. These...
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DAMAGED AND CRASHED CARS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
Crashed and damaged cars MyVehicle.ie’’s crashed and damaged cars report for July 2021 has been released and we hope that you are not one of the unfortunate consumers that bought one of these vehicles last month. Franchise Dealerships It is by far less risky to buy a used car from a main dealer than from a private sale but sometimes...
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Ireland could have free public transport by 2030
Free Public Transport plans A new Oireachtas committee report recommends that to reduce emissions, transport should be free. The report was published this month by the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action. Their goal is to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030 and have zero emissions by 2050 Some of the other recommendations include, road use charges for drivers...
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Car sales in Ireland down by almost 20% compared to pre-Covid levels
Car sales down on 2019 figures Although there was an increase in new car sales during the month of May compared to last year, the number is still down almost 20% compared to pre-covid levels in 2019. The number of new cars that were licensed in Ireland during the month of May rose by 5,847 to 7,337 vehicles compared with...
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BMW will trial Hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars later this year
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT The BMW Group has started to test vehicles that use a hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain, with the German automotive giant putting the technology through its paces “in everyday conditions on European roads.” The luxury German car manufacturer announced that they will put prototypes of the BMW i Hydrogen Next on the road and test them for...
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Motor Insurance Green Card no longer needed for UK drivers in Ireland or the EU
Insurance Green Card A requirement for UK drivers to carry extra paperwork to travel with their cars in the European Union will no longer be needed. Up until now, all UK drivers had to obtain the Brexit-related Green Card from their insurers so they were covered to drive in Ireland or the EU. The announcement of the Green Card waiver...