Irish Car News & Advice

If you’re leading a dealership or broker business in Ireland, here’s what matters: Buyers are definitely thinking about new cars, but how confident they feel differs between the UK and here. And that difference affects how you should drive finance, marketing, and...

If you’re leading a dealership or broker business in Ireland, here’s what matters: Buyers are definitely thinking about new cars, but how confident they feel differs between the UK and here. And that difference affects how you should drive finance, marketing, and...

At A Glance October 2025 saw a drop in car registrations vs September 2025, but a surge in EVs. Last month, EVs accounted for 709 of 2,132 car registrations, 34% higher than in October 2024 (The Irish Times). Even with the surge of EVs, the car market saw a 9.3% drop...

Key Summary: Hybrid cars give you the best of both worlds, a petrol/diesel engine + electric motor, meaning lower fuel use and simpler refuelling than a full EV. But for Irish drivers, they come with trade-offs: higher upfront cost, fewer grants, and sometimes less...

No — you cannot legally sell a car on finance in Ireland until you’ve cleared the outstanding loan. Under Irish Hire Purchase law, the lender is the legal owner until your finance is fully repaid. Ask for a settlement figure, pay it, get written confirmation of...