Will UK discounting affect Irish car prices?
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The question
Hi,
Will the large discounts in the UK market on new cars have any effect on prices in Ireland?
Asked by Frank Dodd ยท
Expert answer
Hi F D,
Yes, they will, though probably not at the new car level. Although some car importers in Ireland are connected to their UK equivalents (BMW and Opel for instance) unless it's market driven, they probably won't do the same here. However, those lower UK prices will lead to lower second hand values, which will make imports cheaper, which will have an effect on second hand values here. How much? We'll have to wait and see...
Answered by Neil Briscoe