Number of cars for sale with money owed is on the increase
Jan08

Number of cars for sale with money owed is on the increase

  Figures released today show that the number of cars being offered for sale that have outstanding finance is increasing writes Geraldine Herbert New figures compiled by Cartell.ie show that the proportion of cars offered for sale with finance outstanding is 18.3% – up from 16.6% in December 2018 and 11.5% in January 2017. More than forty percent of two-year-old vehicles are offered for sale with finance outstanding while...

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What is the new NOx Charge?
Jan02

What is the new NOx Charge?

What will the new NOx charge mean for car buyers asks Geraldine Herbert A new tax based on Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions was introduced on 1 January 2020. The charge is applicable to all vehicles excluding electrics but including hybrids and will be applied to new car purchases and used imports. It will replace the current 1 per cent diesel surcharge. The charges will be applied on a per-milligramme basis on a car’s officially...

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How realistic is one million electric cars by 2030?
Dec31

How realistic is one million electric cars by 2030?

  No-one would disagree that the target of 1 million evs on our roads by 2030 is wildly ambitious but there are factors to consider writes Geraldine Herbert 1 As a government target it will shape government policy and that will significantly impact on what people will buy. 2. The next 12 to 24 months we will see a doubling and tripling of new electric cars leading to more choice for new buyers, more used cars will come on-stream...

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Winter Solstice – The Longest Night of the Year
Dec21

Winter Solstice – The Longest Night of the Year

Sunday 22nd is Winter Solstice or the longest night of the year so we have some advice when driving in the dark writes Geraldine Herbert In Dublin, the sun will rise at 08:37 am on Sunday and set again at 16.07 pm so the chances are you will be driving to work or home in the dark. Driving in the dark can cause fatigue – plan your journey, scheduling at least one stop every two hours. Don’t ignore warning signs of fatigue....

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Nine Christmas Parking Tips
Dec16

Nine Christmas Parking Tips

Looking for a car space at Christmas is the stuff of nightmares but it doesn’t have to be, we have some parking survival tips writes Geraldine Herbert 1. The early bird The early bird not only gets the worm but also the best parking spots so in order to secure a decent parking spot leave the house as early as you can. 2. Consider using Park & Ride Avail of a stress-free trip into town by parking your car at one of the Park and...

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