Six deaths a year blamed on written-off cars

At least six people die on Irish roads every year because of the Government’s failure to ensure written-off cars are not allowed to return to the country’s roads.

Vehicle history check group, www.cartell.ie, made the claim after revealing more than 200,000 written-off cars are still being driven in Ireland, carrying with them hidden dangers that put owners’ lives at risk.

According to the independent organisation, 36,000 vehicles are written off in this country every year due to the damage sustained in accidents or as a result of long-term usage.