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Vehicles with Outstanding Finance - August 2016
With 1 in every 6 Irish vehicles have outstanding finance owed, it’s really important to make sure you get a car history report before purchasing. Out of the cars checked, Dublin registered vehicles plates were the highest with 61% finance owed. By purchasing a car with outstanding finance, you could be making one of your most costly purchases you will...
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Surge in Imported Vehicles Continue in August
Statistics from MyVehicle.ieshow used vehicle imports into Ireland have dramatically increased in 2016 compared to 2015 for the first eightmonths of the year. Imports of used cars overall are up 34.07% from this time last year. In 2015 the imports figure hit over 21,000 cars not measuring up to nearly doublefor the first eight monthsof 2016.The rise in used car...
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The Dogmobile. The Best Car For a Dog.
When buying a car some people have a fixation on style or brand, many are concerned about spaciousness and safety features for family while few consider their pet's requirements. As laughable as this idea may seem to some, the dogmobile is on the rise. Unfortunately car companies have yet to jump on board. If you were to ask a dealer...
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Must Have Safety Features when buying a car in 2016
First things first! Overall Safety of the driver and passengers has to be a top priority when buying a car, new or used. Safety features ensures that the vehicle protects its passengers from the possibility of being seriously injured during a crash. It should also be noticed that vehicles are particularly more dangerous to pedestrians and other road users than...
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10 Things you should always have in your car
Emergency items you should always have in your car Although we live in a small country, it is still worthwhile always having certain items in your vehicle, just in case an unforeseen situation arises. We have listed the top 10 items that every vehicle owner should ensure they have in their car. Spare Tyre along with a Jack and Wheel...
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What is a Mileage Check
What is a Mileage Check? With car clocking on the rise both in Ireland and the UK, it is vitally important that the history of a vehicle’s previous mileage is checked to ensure that no discrepancies arise. Mileage recalibration or "clocking" as it’s mostly commonly referred to, involves tampering with the odometer on a vehicle in order to falsify the...
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Declaring a vehicle off the road
Steps to declare your car as off the road If your vehicle is not in use and will not be kept in a public place you need to declare your vehicle off the road. Unless your vehicle is not in use and you intend to sell the vehicle, you will not need to fill out an off-road declaration form. If...
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Vehicle Replacement Documents
The vehicle Registration book and Vehicle Registration Certificate or Vehicle Licensing Certificate can be replaced by completing the Replacement Documents application form RF134 for €12 each. There is a €6 fee for replacing your motor Tax Disc and Trailer Card if these documents have been lost, stolen or destroyed. You can receive replacement motor documents for your car by completing...
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Market Overview for July 2016
Nationwide Car Market Overview for July Research conducted by MyVehicle.ie revealed the top 10 most popular used cars sold by independent and franchise dealers across Ireland for July 2016 as well as the vehicles that are shifting the quickest. MyVehicle.ie data shows what was in demand in the month of July that is being sold by independent and franchise dealers....
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Vehicles with the highest residual value in 2020
MyVehicle.ie analyse the used car market on a daily basis for numerous trends and anomalies within the marketplace. These figures are predictions based off detailed analysis of the used car marketplace over the past number of years and may vary depending on vehicle model or face-lift changes, price increases or decreases, etc. MyVehicle.ie analysis shows which new car models...