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The €5,000 EV VRT Relief Ends in December: What It Means If You're Buying An Electric Car In Ireland
The short version Battery electric cars get VRT relief of up to €5,000, applied automatically by Revenue when the car is registered. It applies to new car...
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UK Used Car Imports Are Rising Again But Japan Is Still Winning the Irish Forecourt
Ireland is importing used cars at a pace not seen since before Brexit. According to SIMI’s registration figures, 63,815 used cars were imported in the first ei...
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How Long Do Penalty Points Last?
Penalty points stay on your Irish driving licence record for three years. The clock runs from the date the points are applied to your record, not the date of t...
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Used EV Cars in Ireland: Can You Get SEAI Support When Buying Second-Hand?
Buying a used electric car in Ireland? You cannot claim the SEAI electric-vehicle purchase grant on a second-hand EV. That grant is for qualifying new battery-...
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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car?
For most Irish drivers, buying is cheaper over the long run and builds equity, while leasing keeps monthly payments and up-front costs low but you never own th...
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What is Too Much Mileage on a Used Car?
There's no fixed mileage that makes a used car "too much", a car's condition and service history matter far more than the number on the car dashboard. As a rou...
2 months ago -
Insurance Write-Off Categories in Ireland: A Buyer’s Guide
Imagine handing over thousands of euro for a used car, only to discover months later that it was once so badly damaged an insurer wrote it off, and nobody told...
3 months ago -
Why More Irish Drivers Are Switching to Electric in 2026
Electric cars in Ireland are growing rapidly in 2026, with EV registrations up 49% year-on-year and electric vehicles now accounting for more than one-fifth of...
4 months ago -
What is Good Mileage for a Used Car?
When shopping for a used car in Ireland, mileage is often the first number buyers look at and frequently the one they fixate on most. A high odometer reading...
by Michael Rochford
5 months ago -
What Should I Look for When Buying a Used Car?
You might be about to splash out on a new motor, but then you find yourself asking, what should I look for when buying a used car? Well, there are so many smal...
5 months ago -
What Are The Car Tax Rates in Ireland?
Car tax in Ireland falls into two categories: purchase taxes (VRT and VAT, paid when you buy or import a vehicle) and motor tax (an annual charge for using you...
5 months ago -
How Much Is Driving Costing You in Ireland?
Toll increases, a higher carbon tax rate, and rising fuel prices have all landed in the same year. Here is what the numbers look like, where the hidden costs c...
5 months ago -
Used Car Red Flags: 5 Warning Signs
First, put mileage out of your mind. A car that's done few miles but hasn't been cared for properly will always be a worse buy than a high-mileage car with eve...
6 months ago -
Importing a Car from the UK to Ireland: Rules and Costs
Importing a car from the UK to Ireland is still common, but it is no longer simple. Since Brexit, the process depends heavily on where the vehicle is comi...
7 months ago -
Company Car Tax in Ireland: What the 2026 BIK Changes Mean
From 1 January 2026, company car tax in Ireland was recalibrated once again and for some drivers, the difference is immediately noticeable. Fully electric v...
8 months ago -
Best Cars for 2026: A Look Ahead
As we look ahead to 2026, the Irish car market is gearing up for some exciting new arrivals. With advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, the increas...
9 months ago -
The Car Lover’s Gift Buying Guide
Perfect presents for petrol-heads, motorsport fans & everyday drivers in Ireland As Christmas 2025 approaches, the hunt for the perfect present begins. W...
10 months ago -
10 Practical Tips to Reduce Your Driving Carbon Footprint
Discover ten evidence-based ways Irish drivers can lower emissions, save fuel, and make eco-friendly driving part of everyday life with MotorCheck IE. Accord...
11 months ago -
How to Prevent Keyless Car Theft: Protection Guide for Irish Drivers
Keyless car theft is rising across Ireland, but protection options range from basic DIY tricks like foil wrapping to professional-grade solutions. Simple metho...
1 year ago -
Electric vs Hydrogen Cars: Which Will Power the Future of Green Driving?
In theory, we’re all going electric. Time and again, it’s been shown that the most efficient way to power a car is to take electricity from renewable sources w...
1 year ago -
Used Electric Cars in Ireland: Great Deals and How to Overcome the Top Two Challenges
Used Electric Cars in Ireland — Quick Tips for Charging, Battery Health and Longevity Used EVs are undervalued: Many second-hand electric cars in Ireland of...
1 year ago -
Best Driving Routes in Ireland 2025 Guide
Discover 5 stunning driving routes across Ireland for 2025 — from mountain passes to dramatic coastlines. We’re a small country, and often a damp one, but we...
1 year ago -
Mid-2025 Car Trends: 5 Surprising Shifts in What’s Hot & What’s Not | Motorcheck
Small Cars, Electric Cars, Estate Cars, Driverless Cars & Car Design Just when you think you have the world of motoring figured out, new trends emerge th...
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MotorCheck becomes the only vehicle history check with real EV battery diagnostics.
Determining the true Battery Health of Used Electric Vehicles and Used Hybrid Electric Vehicles is of key importance to the Motor Trade today. We are very pr...
1 year ago
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