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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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New Car Sales Up 13.5% in August
In our latest study, we found out that, there was a steady increase in the number of new cars sold in the month of August compared to the number of new cars sold in the same month in 2015. We noticed an increaseof 13.5% compared to the same month last year. In what the industry experts describe as a stable...
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Market Overview for August2016
MARKET OVERVIEW FOR AUGUST 2016 Research conducted by MyVehicle.ie revealed the top 10 most popular used cars sold by independent and franchise dealers across Ireland for August 2016 as well as the vehicles that are shifting the quickest. MyVehicle.ie data shows what was in demand in the month of August...
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Diesel Particulates & Filters
INTRODUCTION Hazardous Emissions from Motor Vehicles have been a growing concern in recent years. Renowned motoring companies are known to have been involved in scandals, manipulating emission data from their vehicles. The motoring industry have constantly promoted diesel cars as much cleaner and “environment friendly”. Automobile companies boast that diesel cars have greater fuel economy and very little maintenance than...
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Private Buyer Checklist
Car Buying Checklist On a daily basis we receive emails and phone calls from of a lot of people who are trying to or have already purchased a used car, only to realize that they have been caught out in some way or another. After reading this article I hope you will be able to be go purchase any used...
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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 does a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection consist of?
A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is a detailed and thorough inspection to ensure that a vehicle is in a good mechanical condition, safe and roadworthy and is carried out by a mechanic and an automotive engineer assessor that is qualified and experienced, offering invaluable feedback. The engineer will inspect the exterior of a vehicle for signs of major or minor body...
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Vehicle Warranties
Here’s all you need to know about car warranties 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...
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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...