Irish paying up to 50% more for cars

IRISH motorists are paying up to 50% over the EU average price for new cars, according to a major report.

Figures from the European Commission show Irish consumers are still being sold some of the most expensive car prices in Europe, despite the continuing elimination of price differences on the cost of new, pre-tax vehicles between the various EU countries.

And the Government is the sole culprit for this element of “rip-off Ireland” as taxes add at least 52% to the price of every new vehicle sold in the Republic.