Insurance cost is top concern for motorists

The cost of car insurance is now the number one financial concern for Irish motorists, according to a survey carried out by one of the country’s most popular online motor marketplaces.

Carzone’s bi-annual index has found that fuel costs are the second highest concern, and purchasing trends appear to reflect this. Nearly seven in 10 motorists (68%) say the most recent car they bought is diesel, up 14% from 2015 while 32% have a petrol car.

The Volkswagen Golf is the most searched-for car on the website, followed by the BMW 5 Series, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, the Ford Focus, and the Mercedes E-Class.