Second-hand car values

Used cars in Ireland are now holding their value better than any time in the recent past, DoneDeal claims in its latest Car Price Index. The car website cites analysis undertaken by Whitaker Institute member Dr Tom Gillespie, of SEMRU, which shows that limited supply and intense demand has meant that cars are currently holding their value for longer, and in some cases, even appreciating in value.

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