Car News recent articles in category Buying a used vehicle
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Second hand car imports for May spikes once again
In sharp contrast to new new cars taxed for the first time, May saw an increase in second-hand car imports into Ireland. While the total of 9,581 new cars in May was a drop of 5.4%, 7,732 second-hand cars were imported in the same period which was an increase of 40.9 per cent on May 2016. The number of new...
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Toyota Auris Used Car Review
Toyota Auris Toyota had a plan to replace the extremely popular Corolla so it decided that the new car needed a brand new name to show how different and exciting it could be. The Toyota Auris was born. It isn’t all that different from the Corolla in many respects except for the new shape and it’s probably not any more...
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Documents needed for buying a used car
Before you buy a used car it is vital that you get the correct documents. It is important that you check the details of the car’s documentation accurately and that they match with the car. The seller of the vehicle should be able to provide you with the legitimate documentation for the car. When buying from a private seller When...
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Queen of England's collection of cars worth £10m
The Queen has an impressive collection of luxury cars worth around £10million which she has amassed over her 65-year reign. This is an impressive feat even though the Queen is not required to have a driving licence. Despite the small royal issue of not having a driving licence, the 91-year-old monarch still boasts an impressive fleet of luxury vehicles including...
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Audi A4 Used Car Review
Audi A4 (08 - 15) Used Car Review Audi is one of the most popular premium car brands in Ireland and the A4 is a very popular model within the range. This executive saloon is very spacious, comfortably fitting up to five. The storage space in the boot is more than adequate, in fact quite spacious and easy to load....
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Cloned car scam duping eBay buyers
Organised criminals in the UK are using eBay to dupe car buyers into paying thousands of pounds for stolen vehicles. At least three eBay car scammers in the Greater Manchester area of England were selling cars that were made to look legitimate with the cloned details of vehicles on sale elsewhere. Criminal gangs clone cars to mask the identity of...
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The Most Valuable Car in the World?
Could this be the most valuable car in the world? Atlanta multi-millionaire Preston Henn died this week at the age of 86 leaving what is possibly the most expensive car in the world.The vintage Ferrari could be worth in the region of $100 million. The Atlanta millionaire who was a flea-market magnate and racing aficionado was the owner of one...
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The UK car finance market could be facing a potential mis-selling scandal
The UK car finance market could be facing a potential mis-selling scandal The UK’s £40 billion car finance industry could very well be heading towards what's being described as a mis-selling scandal. Here is growing concern that lenders are rushing buyers into deals they may not be able to pay back. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK which...
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Thinking of buying a used car. Don't buy a lemon
Don't Buy a Lemon! Many motorists are presently considering changing their cars. While some buyers are heading towards showrooms for a brand new car, many are turning to the used car market place. Hence madness ensues! Buying and selling in the used car market place can often be difficult and frustrating. Lets review a possible scenario… In addition to parading...
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Crack down on rogue Irish dealers 'clocking' cars
Crackdown on rogue Irish dealers 'clocking' cars The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said that they are preparing to ramp up raids on shady dealers who are illegally ‘clocking’ car odometers. It is planned to have widespread swoops on rogue car dealers and unscrupulous sellers for illegal clocking activities. Special teams of officers will target specific premises and...