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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
4 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...
4 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...
5 months ago -
Car Test Drive Tips and Tricks
When it comes to buying a second hand car, the test drive is everything. Here, you not only get to find out if the car suits your driving style, not only do yo...
1 year ago -
How much can I bargain on a used car?
How much can you bargain on a used car? The short answer is ‘lots’ but as ever, it’s a little more complicated than that. The first thing to do is your homew...
3 years ago -
MotorCheck Used Car Guide: Kia Optima
hat is it? The Optima was Kia’s first truly competitive entry into the four-door family saloon sector, arriving in 2010 with styling that verges on being almost...
7 years ago -
Not all bad news for younger drivers when it comes to insurance
While insurance premiums for young and first-time drivers remain obstructively high, new research indicates that, by ticking off a few criteria, those same driv...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago -
Keeping running costs under control.
We’ve all had our second pay cheque since Christmas now, and hopefully the dreaded credit card bill has shrunken a bit, and we can all settle into Easter with t...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago -
Used Car Buyers Guide: Opel Zafira
Years built: 2005 to 2014 Bodystyles: Seven-seat MPV What is it? There’s something of a run on good seven-seaters at the moment, as the recent baby-boom takes h...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago -
Beware of cars with no MOT
In the UK the MOT check (or Ministry Of Transport) is the equivalent to our NCT. The UK test pre-dates our own NCT check by several decades. An annual health c...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago -
Tips For Buying A Used Car, From The RSA
Buying a used car? Don't regret it! Buying a used car can be a daunting experience. At best its a large investment that can be fraught with risk. At Motorcheck...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago -
Motorcheck Used Car Guide: Hyundai i30 Estate & Hatchback
Years built: 2007 to 2012 Bodystyles: Five-door hatchback and estate What is it? Hyundai has just launched its handsome new i30 estate, and that seems like a pe...
by Michael Rochford
8 years ago
Used Car Buying Tips
