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Tips to Buy a used car safely | Buying a car in Ireland - MyVehicle
Some important tips for buying a used car Buying a used car? Sometimes this can be a minefield so we have come up with some of the most important things to do before you part with your cash. To start, it is always good to do your research first before you take any other action, compare prices and find out...
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UK car production plummeted to its lowest level since 1984
UK car manufacturing has taken a massive hit due to the chaos surrounding Covid-19. Industry chiefs are revealing the scale of the disruption to manufacturing claiming that volumes fell below one million vehicles in 2020. That means that car production fell to its lowest level since 1984 due to factory closures and reduced demand during the lockdowns. ...
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Garda checkpoints at all Airports and Ferry Ports
Gardaí are stopping cars going to and from Dublin Airport in a massive crackdown on travelling. The public are being warned that they will receive on the spot fines for anyone taking non-essential flights or travelling on the ferries. Checkpoints are set up within the Dublin Airport campus itself and also on the approach roads to and from the airport....
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catalytic converter theft surging
Organised criminal gangs are targeting Toyota, Ford and Kia cars in order to rob catalytic converters. It is being reported that three and four man gangs are working with precision like Formula 1 mechanics in their criminal efforts to extract the lucrative vehicle component. The well organised thieves come well equipped with large car jacks so they can...
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Revenue calms the fears of Northern Ireland car dealers
Exporting vehicles from Northern Ireland to the Republic Northern Ireland car dealers have been told there will be no extra Brexit fees for selling cars from GB into the Republic. Revenue officials in Dublin have had to calm the fears of car dealers in Northern Ireland assuring them that cross-border trade in British-sourced vehicles would not mean 31%...
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The MyVehicle Nationwide Market Overview report for December 2020
The Nissan Qashqai has reached the top spot as the best selling car sold by Independent dealers in Ireland in December 2020 with the Ford Focus coming in second place and the Hyundai Tucson dropping back to third from first place last month. The diesel Hyundai Tucson is without a doubt the most popular car in Ireland and once...
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Importing a Vehicle - VRT Rates, Motor Tax and Import Duty
Importing a vehicle from the UK and Northern Ireland Are you importing a vehicle from the UK? If so, you may have questions regarding Brexit and vehicle imports. The changes in vehicle registration tax (“VRT”) and motor tax and fuel are part of the Government’s Climate Action commitments and each aims to incentivise motorists to move away from higher...
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Toyota recall amid fears of faulty brakes
Toyota recall Toyota has recalled cars across Ireland amid fears of a faulty braking problem that could pose a "safety issue." The nearly 200 motors affected by the recall is the Toyota Hilux passenger vehicle. Toyota Ireland are urging the affected customers to repair or replace the affected parts. The recall issue is with vehicles produced between...
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Most popular cars in November 2020
The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview report for November 2020 The Hyundai Tucson is without a doubt is one of the most popular cars in Ireland asn once again it has reached the top spot as the best selling car sold by Independent dealers in Ireland, with the Nissan Qashqai coming in second place. The diesel Hyundai Tucson was also...
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Volkswagen’s profits rose in 2019 despite decline in car sales
Vollswagen Group Ireland Sales Rise in 2019 Volkswagen Ireland profits rose last year by 13%, despite wider industry downturn in new car sales. Volkswagen Group Ireland is the country’s biggest car company and saw profits in 2019 of nearly €10.3 million, an increase of 13.2 per cent. Volkswagen Ireland sells passenger cars, light commercial vehicles as well...