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Can buying a new car can save you money?
One report suggests that buying a new car can save you money? Research from the UK has claimed that motorists could save as a much as a quarter on all running costs if they were to choose a brand new car over a used one. Moneysupermarket, the UK’s largest price comparison website, conducted research a while ago and analysed the...
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What are Vehicle Warranties?
What is a vehicle warranty? A warranty is a promise in writing to fix any problems that may arise in a set period of time which gives a consumer peace of mind and saves money in repairs. A warranty may cover components such as the engine, electrics, gearbox steering, suspension and much more. All new cars come with a warranty...
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New car sales down 3.9% in first quarter of 2018
New car sales down New CSO (Central Statistics Office) figures show a total of 16,088 new private cars were licensed for the first time last month which, for the first time, was a fall of 6.4% compared to the same time in March last year. When comparing new private cars licensed for the first time in March 2018 to March...
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Northern Ireland New Car Sales Plunge
The latest Motor industry data from Northern Ireland shows that the new car market has dropped by 16.8 per cent in March. The Northern Ireland new car sales decelerated during March with 1,434 fewer new cars being driven off forecourts compared with the same month last year. The latest figures come from the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
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German diesel car sales plunge again in March
There has been another steep decline in diesel-car sales in Germany in March. The acceleration in the decline comes in the first month after a court ruled that cities can ban vehicles to tackle pollution. Germany is Europe’s largest auto market and sales of diesel-powered cars have plunged by a quarter last month. An automotive watchdog in Germany added...
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Northern Ireland car sales stall in February
According to the latest figures from Northern Ireland, new car sales stalled last month as the motor trade sold 243 fewer cars in February compared to the same month last year, latest industry figures show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said car sales in Northern Ireland fell year on year by 5.69 per with just 4029 new...
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Negotiating with Car Dealers
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 pressuring activity to negotiate but by following these tips you can make the best choices...
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Looks like Brexit may be hitting new car sales
New CSO figures show that there has been a 3.2% fall in new car sales in January compared with the same month last year. Many in the automotive industry are claiming that the economic uncertainties of Brexit are a factor. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office has showed that in addition to the 3.2% decrease in new car...
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Car buying customer destroys 6 cars and ploughs car into showroom
Car buying customer destroys 6 cars and ploughs car into showroom A Dublin motorist has allegedly caused thousands of Euro worth of damage when they drove their car through the window of a car dealership on the Long Mile Road at the weekend. Although it was a major collision incident the Garda did not attend the scene as it was...
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Advantages of buying a car from a reputable dealership
Buying a car or a van from a dealership If you are looking to buy a high-quality used car orvanat a reasonable rate, one option when deciding where to get your next vehicle is buying from a reputable dealership rather than directly from the current owner through classified advertisements. This can have great advantages for customers looking for a car...