Thousands of Ex-Taxis to Flood Used Car Market

Posted by Shane Teskey on 30 August 2010 in Road Safety, Used Cars | No comments

From their renewal date in 2011, all taxi and hackney licences may be granted only to vehicles that are less than nine years old.

This means that a significant number of taxis currently operating on Irish roads will no longer be able to do so when the new regulations come into force in January 2011 and it is expected that many of these cars will be disposed of in the private market

Industry Crisis – What Can Government Do To Help?

Posted by Paul Carroll on 23 August 2010 in Motorcheck Mechanic, New Car Registration Stats | 1 comment

The second in a three part series, Paul Carroll looks at the potential losses facing Government from the motor industry.
We take a look at 3 possible solutions that could ensure a better environment for the industry, the Government and most importantly the consumer.

Car History People Look to the Future

Posted by Shane Teskey on 20 August 2010 in Electric Cars | No comments

I was invited along to the Radisson hotel in Stillorgan to test drive the first all-electric Nissan LEAF this week. It’s not often that a car makes such an impact that I decide to order one there and then!

2012 – A Disaster Pending for the Industry?

Posted by Paul Carroll on 13 August 2010 in Ask the Experts, New Car Registration Stats, Used Cars | 1 comment

In the first of a three part analysis, Paul Carroll of Touchbase Technology Ltd looks at the recent decline in new car sales and explores future consequences for the industry.

Do We Put Too Much Faith in Tipp-Ex?

Posted by Shane Teskey on 12 August 2010 in Used Car Buying Tips | 2 comments

As you know dishonest sellers will do just about anything to sell a car. Some of the methods used to deceive people require skill and a certain level of ‘expertise’ (forging logbooks, modifying VIN numbers, etc.).

Others however need nothing more than a bottle of Tipp-Ex to execute a con and you’d be surprised how many of us fall for the latter.

First Free Topaz Gift Cards Sent

Posted by Shane Teskey on 10 August 2010 in Latest Offers & Coupons | No comments

It’s been a busy week stuffing envelopes with free gift cars from Topaz and I’m pleased to say that the promotion has been extended for a further three months.

If you haven’t applied for a card yet – what are you waiting for? It’s free!

Renault Dealers On Top With 286 Sales Per Dealer

Posted by Shane Teskey on 6 August 2010 in New Car Registration Stats | 1 comment

In terms of new cars sold ‘per dealer’, Renault are out in front with 286 cars per dealership ahead of VW with 200 cars per dealer.

To see the breakdown for the Top 10 read on…

Joyriding on Public Roads

Posted by Shane Teskey on 30 July 2010 in Road Safety | 2 comments

Having witnessed over 45 examples of circular black tyre tracks in Donegal over the weekend, Motorcheck.ie asks the question – Is joyriding on public roads a problem confined to the north-west or a phenomenon that’s becoming commonplace nationwide?

Do Service Departments Take Advantage of Woman Drivers?

Posted by Shane Teskey on 27 July 2010 in Ask the Experts | 4 comments

Unexpected repairs can be an unwelcome source of anxiety but most of us are resigned to the fact that keeping a car in good condition means having it serviced by a reputable mechanic that we trust to give us decent value for money.

But what happens if for one reason or another you lose that trust and suspect that you’re being taken advantage of? A lady who described herself as a ‘Concerned Female Motorist’ writes to us with just this problem.