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Ford built the last Focus on 14 November 2025, ending 27 years and about twelve million cars. For Irish buyers that turns it into a used-only proposition. Here are the final Irish specs and prices, motor tax from 190 euro, and the two faults - the pre-2019 wet belt and the PowerShift gearbox - that decide whether a used Focus is a bargain or a breakdown.
The Kodiaq is the only true seven-seater left in Ireland's top ten. Here is the Irish arithmetic - what the third row actually costs you in boot space, why the PHEV has double the battery of its rivals, 2,500kg of towing, five-year running costs, and the one service item that decides whether a used one is a bargain or a bill.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is Ireland's number one car of 2026. Here is why - real-world fuel economy of 4.5 litres/100km, EUR 190 motor tax, a warranty that runs to 10 years, and a five-year running cost of about EUR 0.26 per kilometre. Plus the AWD-i boot trade-off most buyers miss, Irish trim advice and the used buyer's checklist.
Nissan Qashqai Ireland guide: real engine specs, 2026 motor tax bands, generation-by-generation reliability, and how EcoSteer.ie helps you buy or sell one safely.
The Kia Sportage has been Ireland’s favourite compact SUV for over a decade. This guide covers all key details — engines, fuel economy, tax, parts, service network, and common issues — helping Irish buyers choose wisely with EcoSteer.ie’s certified vehicle health insights.
The Audi A6 Buyer’s Guide (2010–2026) gives Irish drivers a complete breakdown of engine options, strengths, weaknesses, fuel economy, tax bands, part prices, service network coverage, and common faults across the C7 and C8 generations. It also explains how Ecosteer.ie history checks and mild‑hybrid battery reports help buyers avoid hidden issues and make confident, safe used‑car decisions.
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