In the final of three articles addressing the drastic drop in new car sales, Paul Carroll looks at the upcoming challenges facing consumers.
Many consumers recognise the value in purchasing used cars, in particular 2 to 3 year old cars that have depreciated on average by 25-35%. The 2 to 3 year old used car...
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
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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…
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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?
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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.
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Vehicle Registration Tax or ‘VRT’ as it’s known has been a bone of contention for Irish motorists since it was introduced in 1993.
I wouldn’t normally use our blog to directly promote a Motorcheck service but I think this one deserves a mention.
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