by Will Marsh | Apr 13, 2026 | Advice
Quick Answer To increase finance conversion in an Irish car dealership, show monthly payments early, reduce friction in the application process, respond quickly to leads, and work with a broader lender panel to improve approval rates. Dealers that focus on...
by Will Marsh | Apr 1, 2026 | Advice
The Reality Of Rising Fatalities Irish roads saw more than 180 deaths in 2023. Data from 2024 and 2025 show that this upward trend continues. Most of these deaths happen on rural roads. Male drivers under 30 represent the highest-risk group. Factors like missing...
by Will Marsh | Apr 1, 2026 | Advice
Why This Matters For Dealerships In Ireland The EU AI Act is now moving from policy into practice. It applies to any business that develops, sells, or uses AI systems within the EU. That includes car dealerships in Ireland, even if the technology comes from a...
by Will Marsh | Apr 1, 2026 | Advice
The European Commission is moving the goalposts on what it means for a car to be “Made in Europe.” It’s not just a branding exercise; it’s a deliberate push to shore up EU manufacturing and stop leaning so heavily on imports… especially from China. For...
by Will Marsh | Mar 11, 2026 | Advice
If you have spent any time on the floor of a dealership lately, you know the struggle isn’t finding buyers; it is finding the right cars to sell them. The latest figures from SIMI show a significant 16.6% jump in used car imports for 2025, with 71,813 units...