Clare Car Dealers Express Concerns About COVID And Brexit Impacts

Clare car dealers are expressing concerns about the combined impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on the industry.

New car registrations are down by almost 30% compared to the same period last year, with prices having fallen by over 20% since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

There are also claims that new car prices could rise by thousands of euro if taxes increase when Budget 2021 is announced next month.

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Patricia Fitzgerald, of Dulick Motors in Ennis, says the Covid pandemic has had pros and cons for business.