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Project Edward European Day Without Road Deaths
MyVehicle.ie is proud to support Project EDWARD which is the EU initiative by the European Traffic Police (TISPOL) to make today, September 19th, a day without a single road death in Europe. Across Europe, 70 people die every day from road accidents. Last year TISPOL had great success in promoting safer driving across Europe. The campaign saw accidents drop...
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How to test drive and check a used car?
Used car test drive One of the most essential things you can do when purchasing a vehicle is to take it for a test drive. A car should always be test driven and thoroughly inspected before purchase. It is especially important to test drive a used car, especially if you’re buying privately. When considering a car, it is important to...
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How to buy your first car?
Buying your first car is certainly a milestone for most people and it is an amazing experience to drive your own car for the first time as everyone remembers their first set of wheels fondly. Although this is an exciting time in life, it is also a huge expense and so making this significant purchase can be a daunting task....
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Motorist banned for six months for parking in disabled bay
Motorist banned from driving for six months and fined €750 for parking in a disabled bay. Judge Patrick Durcan said that the accused, who did not turn up in court, had “a boorish nature”. A judge has banned a motorist in Ennis from driving for six months because he parked in a disabled parking space. The judgment was passed down...
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Volkswagen will stop making Beetles in 2019
The Iconic Volkswagen Beetle will no longer be built after 2019. Since the 1930’s, the Volkswagen Beetle has been a distinctive and global phenomenon. The distinctive car became a global phenomenon, even starring in its own Disney film, after shaking off its links to Nazi Germany. The Beetle became a global phenomenon after managing to shake off their Nazi...
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Central Bank reveals there are fewer PCP’s than previously thought
The Central Bank has revealed that there are fewer PCP deals in the State than previously thought and has revised down the number of outstanding live contracts by 50,000. The Central Bank has updated their findings with regard to Personal Contract Plans and found that the PCP car finance market is considerably smaller than previously thought. Even though there...
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Car manufacturers already cheating the new WLTP emissions test
WLTP Cheating A European Union advocacy group for Transport & Environment and European Commission scientists have uncovered evidence of car manufacturers manipulating the new WLTP emissions test. According to documents obtained by the EU, scientist have uncovered evidence of manufacturers manipulating the results of a new test for CO2 emissions. The new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test...
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European Union Proposing Strict Electric Vehicle Targets
The EU parliament environment committee is saying that 40 per cent of all car sales should be electric by 2040. This could mean tough new targets are on the European horizon for the sales of electric cars. The new proposals are being pushed along, partly due to the fact that car manufacturers are already allegedly cheating on the new...
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UK Car Imports - the Pros and Cons
Importing a UK car New car registrations in Ireland are dropping while UK car imports are soaringand the number of UK car imports has been steadily increasing year on year. Last year (2017) the number of UK imported cars hit highest levels ever with 33,000 UK cars being brought into Ireland. Of these cars, almost 1 in 10 had false...
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Crime gang targeting Toyota Landcruisers
Northwest Meath is being targeted by a criminal gang roaming the countryside looking for Toyota Land Cruisers and Jeeps. There has been a spate of car thefts in recent months in this area which is prompting Gardaí to investigate links between all the thefts. 10 vehicles have been reported as stolen after a spate of burglaries in which...