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Northern Ireland's vehicle population has hit a record 1.33 million — and that changes the used-car market

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Only 5% of NI drivers own an EV and interest is falling — what is holding the market back?

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Northern Ireland's MOT system is handling more than a million vehicle tests a year — here is what the numbers show

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Northern Ireland fuel prices: the same tank can cost nearly £10 more depending on where you fill up

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Three-quarters of vehicles were speeding on NI built-up roads at night — what the latest safety figures actually say

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Northern Ireland has more than 1.2 million full and eligible car and light-van licence holders

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Northern Ireland DVA enforcement teams carried out 1,573 roadside checks in a year

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When does a classic car stop needing an MOT in Northern Ireland? The 40-year rule explained

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EV charger grants in Northern Ireland 2026: who can get up to £500 towards a home chargepoint

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How to check a used car before you buy in Northern Ireland: a 15-minute paperwork screen before the test drive

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Taxing a vehicle in Northern Ireland: the extra paperwork drivers still need at the Post Office

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Selling a car privately in Northern Ireland: the V5C, tax and payment checklist

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Buying a used car in Northern Ireland: the legal difference between a dealer and a private seller

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Your NI MOT certificate can warn you about faults even when the car passes — do not ignore them

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How to get an earlier driving test in Northern Ireland: when DVA releases slots and how cancellations work

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How to get an earlier MOT appointment in Northern Ireland: the DVA tactics that actually make sense

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Keyless car theft in Northern Ireland: how relay theft works and the PSNI steps that can stop it

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Can you drive with an expired MOT in Northern Ireland? The current DVA and PSNI position explained

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