Access to Car History: Improving consumer outcomes in the used car market
Published in February 2025, this research identifies the need for a State-supported online portal giving used-car buyers free access to essential car history information, including write-off status and mileage readings.
Allowing consumers to more easily access this information would help limit the number of dangerous, clocked, or poorly repaired cars on Irish roads.
Empowering consumers with information
Before buying a used car, consumers must have access to important information about a car’s mileage, past accidents, safety recalls, and import status. Currently, much of this information is collected by the State but is either inaccessible or available only for a fee from commercial car history providers.
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