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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...
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Car Maintenance Tips: Preparing Your Car for Ireland’s Weather
Summer’s coming, or at least it feels that way as these words are being written. While it’s always possible that Ireland’s weather will betray us and give us a...
1 year ago -
Driver friendly Apps Every Irish Driver Should Have on Their Phone
Phones and cars don’t generally mix well. For all the links that can be made between your phone and your car — whether via Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto, or t...
1 year ago -
What’s Your Car Worth? A Guide to Understanding Depreciation in 2025
Car depreciation starts the moment you drive a new vehicle off the forecourt. While it won’t be worthless immediately, vehicle depreciation rates can significa...
1 year ago
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