Pent-up demand leads to a surge in new car registrations

September figures rise by 66% but total registrations for the year are still down

Year-to-date registrations are down 25.8%. Picture: File 

New car registrations in September increased more than 66%, when compared to September 2019, latest figures show.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) said 5,685 new vehicles were registered in the month, compared to 3,418 last year.