Our articles and guides about Used Car Guide, for people buying and owning cars in Ireland.
The 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech timing belt runs in oil. What Stellantis officially covers, which engines qualify and what Irish used-car buyers should check before buying.
The Toyota Aygo X is now a full hybrid in Ireland from €24,835, with motor tax down to €160. Here is how it compares with the 2022 to 2025 1.0 petrol, and what to check on a used one.
The all-new Volkswagen T-Roc in Ireland: MY27 prices from €37,970, mild hybrid 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TDI, motor tax €200 or €210, boot space, which version to buy, and 6 checks for a used first-generation T-Roc.
Used Mazda CX-30 in Ireland (2019 on): the engines sold here, motor tax from €190 to €270 and the 140 g/km line, why 2023-on cars can still have Mazda's 6-year warranty, safety, recalls and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Kia Ceed in Ireland (2018 on): hatch, Sportswagon, plug-in hybrid and ProCeed versions sold here, motor tax from €140 to €280, how the transferable 7-year warranty works, the recall on record and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Toyota Corolla Hybrid in Ireland (2019 on): versions sold here, motor tax from €180 to €190, hybrid battery cover up to 15 years, Toyota Relax for second owners, the recall on record and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Hyundai i30 GD and PD in Ireland: engines sold here, motor tax from €180 to €280 by version, timing chain and DCT checks, recalls on record, NCT fail items and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Skoda Fabia Mk3 and Mk4 in Ireland: engines sold here, motor tax from €180 to €200 by version, DSG and timing belt checks, recalls on record, NCT fail items and the 8 checks to make before you pay.