A new online service is now available that will simplify the process of transferring private vehicle ownership, . Previously, owners had to mail their Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC) to the Department of Transport or visit a motor tax office. This innovative platform empowers both buyers and sellers: Buyers: Gain real-time access to crucial vehicle details before purchase. This includes make/model ..read more

Buying a used car is a minefield, regardless of the vehicle or seller. I've witnessed several close calls recently where even meticulous buyers were nearly caught out. One case involved a reputable dealership on the brink of finalizing a sale when the insurance company unexpectedly red-flagged the car. The seller was stunned, and the buyer was heartbroken. It turned ..read more

Starting October 1st, a new regulation will require insurance companies to report written-off vehicles to the Department of Transport. This means insurers will be legally obligated to inform the department whenever they deem a car unrepairable, along with details on salvageable parts. Currently, the department maintains ownership records for all vehicles. Previously, when an insurance company declared a car beyond ..read more

Crashed & Damaged Vehicles The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report for the month of January 2024 has been released. It is hoped that you are not one of the motorists that may have been affected by the purchase of a previously damaged car. Franchise Dealerships The month of January saw a big increase with 515 vehicles written-off compared ..read more

MyVehicle.ie has released the damaged and crashed cars report for the month of December 2023. Let’s hope that you are not one of the unfortunate car buyers who got caught out with a previously damaged car. Franchise Dealerships The month of December saw228 vehicles written-off. This was again lower than last month when 282 vehicles were discovered to be ..read more

The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report has been released for the month of September 2023. Have you been affected by one of these previously crashed or damaged cars? Franchise Dealerships In the month of September, we had 654 vehicles which were damaged or written off in franchise dealerships. This was a HUGE increase of515 vehicle over the previous ..read more

The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report has been released for the month of November. Have you been affected by one of these previously crashed or damaged cars? Franchise Dealerships In the month of November, we had282 vehicleswhich were damaged or written off in franchise dealerships. This was a decrease of 69 over the previous month. This indicates that occasionally ..read more

Driving in Ireland, like anywhere else in the world, comes with its own, unique set of rules and regulations. While most of us aim to follow these rules diligently, there are occasions when an unintentional lapse or, in some cases, careless driving behavior can lead to penalties. A small number of points may at least affect your insurance premium; while ..read more

The MyVehicle.ie crashed and damaged car report has been released for the month of Augsut. Have you been affected by one of these previously crashed or damaged cars? Franchise Dealerships In the month of August, we had 139 vehicles which were damaged or written off in franchise dealerships. This was an decrease of 5 over the previous month. This ..read more

Understanding Import Charges & Other Fees When Importing Cars to Ireland Importing a car to the Republic of Ireland involves a number various steps along with the associated importation charges and fees. All of these charges should be fully considered when setting your budget for the car you intend to purchase and the process of importation. Being fully aware of ..read more