IF YOU’RE ON a strict budget, sick of being quoted high premiums, or looking to keep new car costs down, now is a great time to buy.
Why? In an effort to get the new 172 registration period off to a flying start, manufacturers are trying to tempt buyers with all manner of sweeteners – including freebies.
Here are the companies offering free insurance or free road tax with the purchase of a shiny new motor…
Hyundai – one year’s free insurance
Hyundai’s free insurance offer is available across its range of passenger cars. There are no age restrictions and you can remain with your current insurer, but the offer only applies to new cars booked by 30th June and registered by 31st July.
You’ll already have to already have insurance in place, as the dealer requires proof of your last insurance premium or your next one at renewal. Rather than simply arranging your cover, Hyundai will send you a cheque for either €700 or the amount of your premium, whichever of the two is lower. If your premium is below €700, you’ll also get a service voucher for the balance. More details here.
Nissan – one year’s free insurance
Register a new Nissan (not including the new model Qashqai) before 31st July and you’ll get one year’s free motor cover, arranged by Chill Insurance. That’s provided you are over 26, have three years no-claims bonus in your own name and have fewer than three penalty points on your licence, amongst other things. If you’ve been struggling to find a premium within your budget, this offer could be a handy one. More details here.
Ford – three years’ free road tax
The Ford 100 New Century Sales Event – part of the company’s continued celebration of its 100-year Irish anniversary – has launched just in time for the new 172 plates. You’ll get three years’ free road tax up to a maximum contribution of €600 on selected models of B-Max, C-Max, Grand C-Max, EcoSport, Fiesta and Focus. Cars must be registered between 1st July and 31st July to be eligible, and you can find out more on the Ford Ireland website.
Honda – three years’ free road tax
To celebrate the C-RV being the overall best-selling SUV in the world – over seven million were sold between 1995 and 2016 - Honda is offering three years’ free road tax. Provided your new CR-V is registered on or before 31st July, your Honda dealer will reimburse you the cost of your tax for the next 36 months. Find out more here.
SEAT – one year’s free road tax
Looking for an impressive supermini? If you buy a new SEAT Ibiza before 1st July, you’ll get one year’s free road tax and a free three-year service plan as part of the 172 Open Week promotions. Find out more on the SEAT Ireland website.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – one year’s free road tax
Order a Volkswagen Amarok, Caddy, Crafter or Transporter before 30th June 2017 and you’ll receive one year’s free commercial vehicle road tax. Get a quote, book a test drive and find out more about price plans here.
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