Simply select details that are important to you and your preferred Irish retailer from the list below, who will assist in getting the best quote for you.
1. Choose what matters to you
Transmission
Automatic
Relaxed drive with option for manual control in many cars
Usually more expensive to buy than manual
Work well with larger engines, and in larger cars
Many are less fuel-efficient than manual equivalents
Manual
Usually cheaper to buy than automatic
Driver in full control of gear selection
Can become tiresome in stop-start traffic
Many small cars only available with manual transmission
Fuel Type
Petrol
Generally cheaper than diesel
Petrol cars tend to be cheaper than equivalent diesel
Tends to suit buyers with lower annual mileages
Widely available, so no problem filling up
Diesel
Generally gives better economy than petrol
Widely available, so no problem filling up
Generally lower CO2 emissions than equivalent petrol
Not suited to lots of short journeys
Electric
Gives quiet and relaxing drive
Very low running costs, thanks to zero CO2 emissions
Takes longer to recharge than to refuel petrol or diesel car
Shorter range on full charge than on full tank in petrol or diesel car
Hybrid
Combines benefits of electric car with longer range
Best suited to drivers who spend most of their time in town
Plug-in hybrids need to be charged – which can take hour
A diesel car will probably be more economical on long motorway runs