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Pros and cons of buying a used car
Buying a used car? When buying a car, you’re likely going to consider which is the more reliable, yet cost-efficient option. Used cars sometimes have a bit of stigma attached. Will they break down as soon as you drive them off the forecourt? The answer is, very unlikely, but before you make the decision, we’ve collated a few of the...
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Could Dublin be a cycling city by 2030?
Dublin Cycling Initiative Cycling and city planning professionals met last week at Dublin’s Convention Centre for the international cycling conference, Velo-City which was back in Dublin after 14 years. Dublin City Council hosted the International cycling event from the 25th to the 28th June 2019 where Klaus Bonda, the chief executive of the Danish Cyclists’ Federation and other leading cycling...
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Irish Electric Car Sales On The Increase
EV Sales So far this year, in the first quarter, there has been as many electric cars sold than in the whole of 2018. Industry figures have revealed that 330 new electric car were registered in Ireland during the month of February, compared to just 72 in the same month last year. So far this year, 1,129 electric cars have...
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New Ford Mondeo Hybrid Estate to Hit Irish Roads
A new addition has been made to the Ford range in Ireland. Very soon we will see the new Ford Mondeo hybrid estate on Irish roads. The new addition should be here in spring 2019. Ford is aiming to expand its Hybrid range next year with the addition of this estate model. At present, the Mondeo Hybrid is only available...
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Are Self Driving Cars The Future?
Did you know that human error accounts for 81% of car crashes? Some are proposing that taking the human element off the roads with self-driving cars may result in a safer future for all. In this Infographic provided by Hussey Fraser Solicitors in Dublin, you will see how Self Driving Cars Work by the use of futuristicautonomous vehicle technologies? Simply...
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Most Popular Cars in Ireland for October 2018
Car Market Overview for October The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview report for the month of October 2018 shows that of the top ten used cars sold by Independent car dealers in Ireland, the number one best selling car was the Volkswagen Passat. When it came to Franchise dealers, of the top-ten used cars sold, the number one spot again went...
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Why you’re more likely to buy a dodgy used car in Ireland than in the UK
We have highlighted 5 main reasons why buying a used car in Ireland carries more risk than that of our British counterparts and why the first step in purchasing a used car should be to check the background history of the vehicle. Here are the reasons why: Written-Off Vehicles - Category Write-off A, B, C & D disclosed...
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How do speed vans work?
Speed Vans You may have asked the question before, how do speed vans work and is there a person inside them? The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Garda GoSafe where at the ploughing championships where they managed to draw in the crowds for a talk on how speed cameras work. Most motorists will come across speed vans...
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Write-off Categories in the UK Explained | CAT N Salvage - MyVehicle
UK Write-off Categories When any vehicle is involved in an accident or has been damaged and reported to an insurer, the accident report which the insurance company undertakes through inspection by a vehicle assessor will determine what category the vehicle is placed in. The categories are based on the damage and the financial outlay that would be required to...
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Why Should I Purchase a Full Car History Check?
IMPORTANCE OF AN IRISH & UK FULL CHECK: 1 in every 6 Irish vehicles have outstanding finance owed 4 in every 10 written-off Irish vehicles back on the road 1 in every 5 Irish vehicles clocked Increase in Irish vehicles being stolen & cloned 1 in every 10 UK vehicles imported have been written-off 1 in every 20 UK vehicle...