Comments on: A New Way of Looking at Vehicle Statistics… http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/ Official Used Car Check, Vehicle History Check Ireland Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:44:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: RayCeehttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1320 RayCee Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:42:27 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1320 I notice Kieran said " Other countries eg Britian, publish similar imformation in similar format". I would love to know where that could be viewed if anyone can help. Thanks. I notice Kieran said ” Other countries eg Britian, publish similar imformation in similar format”. I would love to know where that could be viewed if anyone can help. Thanks.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1317 Shane Teskey Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:05:23 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1317 Hi Eric, You can view the top 100 by clicking this link http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/stats/?cat=2&view_all=models Hope this helps! Shane. Hi Eric,

You can view the top 100 by clicking this link http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/stats/?cat=2&view_all=models

Hope this helps!
Shane.

]]> By: Erichttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1275 Eric Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:22:26 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1275 Hi Shane, Regarding Motorcycle registrations. -How can I see all Motorcycle models instead of the top 10? Regards, Eric Hi Shane,
Regarding Motorcycle registrations.

-How can I see all Motorcycle models instead of the top 10?

Regards,
Eric

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1249 Shane Teskey Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:53:02 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1249 Hi Ward, We're waiting on new access codes from the VRO. There's a fault with the device currently being used so once that's been fixed September's stats will be there. Regards, Shane. Hi Ward,

We’re waiting on new access codes from the VRO. There’s a fault with the device currently being used so once that’s been fixed September’s stats will be there.

Regards,
Shane.

]]> By: Ward Kinsellahttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1245 Ward Kinsella Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1245 Hi Shane, Are you not updating the stats any more as its 5th of October and there still only up to the end of August. Thanks, Ward. Hi Shane,

Are you not updating the stats any more as its 5th of October and there still only up to the end of August.
Thanks,

Ward.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1176 Shane Teskey Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:36:07 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1176 Hi Ryan, Thanks for that. Might have been a delay in the data feed that caused the blip. Thanks for the positive words about the site. We're always trying to improve the service so feedback is always welcome. Shane. Hi Ryan,

Thanks for that. Might have been a delay in the data feed that caused the blip. Thanks for the positive words about the site. We’re always trying to improve the service so feedback is always welcome.

Shane.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1175 Ryan Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:13:23 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1175 Hi again Shane, My suspicions were correct. The figure for Thursday last has just been corrected to 82, 835, which is in line with what I'd expect. So, still on track for over 90k new car registrations in 2010, which is good news. Thanks for a great site. Ryan Hi again Shane,

My suspicions were correct. The figure for Thursday last has just been corrected to 82, 835, which is in line with what I’d expect. So, still on track for over 90k new car registrations in 2010, which is good news. Thanks for a great site.

Ryan

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1173 Shane Teskey Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:40:27 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1173 Hi Ryan, Could you send me the URL of the report you're looking at? the stats only update on a monthly basis so I'm not quite sure what you're seeing. S. Hi Ryan,

Could you send me the URL of the report you’re looking at? the stats only update on a monthly basis so I’m not quite sure what you’re seeing.

S.

]]> By: Ryan Pricehttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1171 Ryan Price Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:08:33 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1171 Shane, Are the figures for new car registrations for yesterday (Sep 16) correct? They show the daily number dropping from around 200 every day this month to just 37 yesterday. Is this credible? If so, any reason? Ryan Price Shane,

Are the figures for new car registrations for yesterday (Sep 16) correct? They show the daily number dropping from around 200 every day this month to just 37 yesterday. Is this credible? If so, any reason?

Ryan Price

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-1037 Shane Teskey Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:47:25 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-1037 HI Anthony, Unfortunately we don't produce those statistics. I'd advise you to write to the department of transport with your request. HI Anthony,

Unfortunately we don’t produce those statistics. I’d advise you to write to the department of transport with your request.

]]> By: anthonyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-982 anthony Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:23:19 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-982 Hi, How do i find out how many commercial vehicles private and company owned are in waterford and waterford city from the the last 3 years? Regards Anthony Hi,

How do i find out how many commercial vehicles private and company owned are in waterford and waterford city from the the last 3 years?
Regards
Anthony

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-934 Shane Teskey Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:35:49 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-934 Hi Ryan, The stats are only updated on a monthly basis at the moment. Are you sure you're looking at July as these numbers wont be available until August 1st. Hi Ryan,

The stats are only updated on a monthly basis at the moment. Are you sure you’re looking at July as these numbers wont be available until August 1st.

]]> By: Ryanhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-932 Ryan Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:42:21 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-932 Hi Shane, it looks as though the daily figure for passenger vehicles for Friday 9 July was not updated this morning. Its showing the same figure as for Thursday 8 July. This happened once before in March (see my post above at the time). Great site still. Ryan. Hi Shane, it looks as though the daily figure for passenger vehicles for Friday 9 July was not updated this morning. Its showing the same figure as for Thursday 8 July. This happened once before in March (see my post above at the time). Great site still. Ryan.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-925 Shane Teskey Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:26:18 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-925 Hi Sue, Thanks for the comment. That's a great idea! We'll definitely look into it. Hi Sue,

Thanks for the comment. That’s a great idea! We’ll definitely look into it.

]]> By: sue quinnhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-923 sue quinn Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:23:33 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-923 Hi , I'm doing some research on Electric vehicles and think it's great your website gives details on numbers sold. Could you add a table showing the types of electric vehicles sold to date to the petrol and diesel tables? Thanks, Sue Hi ,

I’m doing some research on Electric vehicles and think it’s great your website gives details on numbers sold. Could you add a table showing the types of electric vehicles sold to date to the petrol and diesel tables?

Thanks,

Sue

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-813 Shane Teskey Mon, 24 May 2010 11:44:54 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-813 Hi Andrew, Could you drop me a line outlining what data you need and what you'll be using it for? I'll try to accommodate you if we can. Hi Andrew,

Could you drop me a line outlining what data you need and what you’ll be using it for? I’ll try to accommodate you if we can.

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-790 Andrew Thu, 20 May 2010 22:00:34 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-790 Hi, thanks for the great statistics and layout. Do you provide any statistics on used car sales? I understand this would come from change of ownership data. Thanks!! Hi, thanks for the great statistics and layout. Do you provide any statistics on used car sales? I understand this would come from change of ownership data.

Thanks!!

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-647 Shane Teskey Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:43:54 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-647 Hi John, Thanks for your support. To be fair to the importers most of them have indicated their support for our statistics. We remain hopeful that Revenue will treat the issue in a fair and equitable way that will bring a positive result for all. Hi John, Thanks for your support. To be fair to the importers most of them have indicated their support for our statistics. We remain hopeful that Revenue will treat the issue in a fair and equitable way that will bring a positive result for all.

]]> By: Johnhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-646 John Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:36:22 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-646 It is a poor reflection of FOI in this country that the revenue are willing to withold the daily statistics to pander to the request of a few while deneying medium to small motor traders a facility to analyse the true state of sales in the country so that they may have an opportunity to survive and prosper. This information is a right of any motor trader. The commercial sensitivity is only in relation to the "numbers game" played by importers and distributors. It is a poor reflection of FOI in this country that the revenue are willing to withold the daily statistics to pander to the request of a few while deneying medium to small motor traders a facility to analyse the true state of sales in the country so that they may have an opportunity to survive and prosper. This information is a right of any motor trader.
The commercial sensitivity is only in relation to the “numbers game” played by importers and distributors.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-580 Shane Teskey Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:11:51 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-580 Hi Ray, Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately I don't know why they vary from the SIMI's figures. It may have something to do with the way we group them but our ongoing comparisons show them to be pretty close. Hi Ray,

Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately I don’t know why they vary from the SIMI’s figures. It may have something to do with the way we group them but our ongoing comparisons show them to be pretty close.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-579 Shane Teskey Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:09:30 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-579 Hi Diarmaid, Thanks for asking. It's with Revenue at the moment. Unfortunately daily stats are seen by Revenue as 'commercially sensitive' and we've been asked to restrict publication to a monthly basis. If anything changes I'll let you know. I assume you found them useful? Hi Diarmaid,

Thanks for asking. It’s with Revenue at the moment. Unfortunately daily stats are seen by Revenue as ‘commercially sensitive’ and we’ve been asked to restrict publication to a monthly basis.

If anything changes I’ll let you know. I assume you found them useful?

]]> By: Diarmaidhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-563 Diarmaid Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:15:06 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-563 Is there any chance that the daily stats will be available in future? Is there any chance that the daily stats will be available in future?

]]> By: RayCeehttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-559 RayCee Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:18:20 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-559 Hello Shane, I think the site is very informative. I don't know of anywhere in the world with such a fine service. In New Zealand, where I am from, car sales data is hard to find. I was wondering why your sales figures by make vary slightly from SIMI? Hello Shane, I think the site is very informative. I don’t know of anywhere in the world with such a fine service. In New Zealand, where I am from, car sales data is hard to find. I was wondering why your sales figures by make vary slightly from SIMI?

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-550 Shane Teskey Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:46:48 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-550 Looks like there was a time-lag on the data coming through from the registration office. Additional data arrived the next day. Looks like there was a time-lag on the data coming through from the registration office. Additional data arrived the next day.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-529 Shane Teskey Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:16:41 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-529 Hi Ryan, I'll check the stats tomorrow and make sure that they came across okay. Looks like there might have been a bug in the import. Thanks for the support! Hi Ryan,

I’ll check the stats tomorrow and make sure that they came across okay. Looks like there might have been a bug in the import.

Thanks for the support!

]]> By: Ryanhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-528 Ryan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:12 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-528 Great site. Hope you win the blog award. But, just wondering why the daily stats for yesterday (10 March 2010) show no change compared to those for Tuesday. I hope it doesn't mean that no cars or commercial vehicles at all were sold yesterday? Surely the economy isn't that bad. Or have they now forbidden you to publish even these? Great site. Hope you win the blog award. But, just wondering why the daily stats for yesterday (10 March 2010) show no change compared to those for Tuesday. I hope it doesn’t mean that no cars or commercial vehicles at all were sold yesterday? Surely the economy isn’t that bad. Or have they now forbidden you to publish even these?

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-521 Shane Teskey Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:39 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-521 Hi Des, Do you mean is it possible to buy a used car in Ireland that's left had drive and export it to another country for use there? Is there any reason you can't buy a car in the country you'll be using it? Hi Des,
Do you mean is it possible to buy a used car in Ireland that’s left had drive and export it to another country for use there? Is there any reason you can’t buy a car in the country you’ll be using it?

]]> By: Deshttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-519 Des Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-519 Shane, I wonder if you could tell me if it's possible to purchase a 2nd hand car with left drive for use overseas? Thanks Des Shane, I wonder if you could tell me if it’s possible to purchase a 2nd hand car with left drive for use overseas? Thanks Des

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-448 Shane Teskey Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:13:42 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-448 Hi Peter, Thanks for the comment. We're hopeful that the stats will be reinstated shortly. It's just a matter of finding a way to remove any 'commercial sensitivities'. Hi Peter, Thanks for the comment. We’re hopeful that the stats will be reinstated shortly. It’s just a matter of finding a way to remove any ‘commercial sensitivities’.

]]> By: Peterhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-446 Peter Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:13 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-446 Hi Shane I just recently discovered the daily stats info on your site and was finding it very useful indeed. Its too bad that facts cant be published! Hi Shane

I just recently discovered the daily stats info on your site and was finding it very useful indeed. Its too bad that facts cant be published!

]]> By: kieranhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-414 kieran Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:28:45 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-414 Hi Shane, FOI should prevale. Other countries eg Britian, publish similar imformation in similar format. My view is that this information should be in the public domain. Heres hoping Revenue see sense. Hi Shane,
FOI should prevale. Other countries eg Britian, publish similar imformation in similar format. My view is that this information should be in the public domain.

Heres hoping Revenue see sense.

]]> By: Shane Teskeyhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-405 Shane Teskey Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:07:25 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-405 Hi Barry, Thanks for your comment. We have been asked to limit the data to a monthly review for the moment as the Revenue address allegations of 'Commercial sensitivity' around the data. We hope to have it back up and running over the next couple of weeks. Hi Barry, Thanks for your comment.
We have been asked to limit the data to a monthly review for the moment as the Revenue address allegations of ‘Commercial sensitivity’ around the data. We hope to have it back up and running over the next couple of weeks.

]]> By: barryhttp://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/a-new-way-of-looking-at-vehicle-statistics/#comment-399 barry Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:32:04 +0000 http://www.motorcheck.ie/blog/?p=57#comment-399 Just wondering why the daily stats updates have reverted to 31st Jan Just wondering why the daily stats updates have reverted to 31st Jan

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