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5 Things to Consider When Paying for Your Next Car
With rising inflation, increases in the cost of living, and soaring energy bills it's really important you get the most from your money. So if planning on buying a car, how you pay for it...

8 Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques
With high fuel prices, it's worth remembering that one of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve fuel is to change your driving style. Here are eight driving techniques to make...

Top Tips for Buying a Used EV
We look at some of the considerations when buying a used EV writes Geraldine Herbert The new car market in Ireland represents only a fraction of the cars that change hands so when it comes...

Top Tips to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
Are you looking for ways to get cheaper car insurance in Ireland? You’re not the first driver to look for ways to cut costs and you certainly won’t be the last. Owning a car comes with...

10 Things To Look For When Buying A Used Car
If you are thinking about purchasing a used car here are our top tips writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Set a Budget Tempting as it is to choose the car first you are always best to set the...

New Year, New Car: Top Picks For 2022
2022 looks set to be another bumper year for all things automotive and here is just a sample of what's to come writes, Geraldine Herbert BMW i4 A fully electric four-door Gran Coupe is on...

2021 Wrapped: Top Motoring Trends Of The Year
What a year 2021 has been for the Irish motor industry. From lockdowns to showrooms reopening again with Covid safety procedures in place, supply chain delays in new cars and pent-up...

It’s Time to Get Your Car Ready For Winter
As temperatures start to fall there is a real risk that we may soon see the first snow of Winter 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert While we tend to escape any serious snowfall this makes us...

Top 8 Tips to Improve your Car’s Fuel Efficiency
With the price of petrol and diesel increasing in recent months here are a few simple tips that will help you cut the cost of fuel writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Drive smoothly and in the...

Budget 2022: Explained For Motorists
Announced this week by Paschal Donohue, the Minister for Finance, Budget 2022 contained a number of measures that will affect Irish motorists and the motor industry. Several elements that...

5 Things to Consider When Paying for Your Next Car
With rising inflation, increases in the cost of living, and soaring energy bills it's really important you get the most from your money. So if planning on buying a car, how you pay for it...

8 Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques
With high fuel prices, it's worth remembering that one of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve fuel is to change your driving style. Here are eight driving techniques to make...

Top Tips for Buying a Used EV
We look at some of the considerations when buying a used EV writes Geraldine Herbert The new car market in Ireland represents only a fraction of the cars that change hands so when it comes...

Top Tips to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
Are you looking for ways to get cheaper car insurance in Ireland? You’re not the first driver to look for ways to cut costs and you certainly won’t be the last. Owning a car comes with...

10 Things To Look For When Buying A Used Car
If you are thinking about purchasing a used car here are our top tips writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Set a Budget Tempting as it is to choose the car first you are always best to set the...

New Year, New Car: Top Picks For 2022
2022 looks set to be another bumper year for all things automotive and here is just a sample of what's to come writes, Geraldine Herbert BMW i4 A fully electric four-door Gran Coupe is on...

It’s Time to Get Your Car Ready For Winter
As temperatures start to fall there is a real risk that we may soon see the first snow of Winter 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert While we tend to escape any serious snowfall this makes us...

Top 8 Tips to Improve your Car’s Fuel Efficiency
With the price of petrol and diesel increasing in recent months here are a few simple tips that will help you cut the cost of fuel writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Drive smoothly and in the...

Budget 2022: Explained For Motorists
Announced this week by Paschal Donohue, the Minister for Finance, Budget 2022 contained a number of measures that will affect Irish motorists and the motor industry. Several elements that...

How to Finance a Used Car in Ireland
Unless you are a cash buyer, when buying a used car the chances are you are likely to consider opting for a personal contract plan (PCP), hire purchase (HP), or a loan writes Geraldine...

5 Things to Consider When Paying for Your Next Car
With rising inflation, increases in the cost of living, and soaring energy bills it's really important you get the most from your money. So if planning on buying a car, how you pay for it...

8 Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques
With high fuel prices, it's worth remembering that one of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve fuel is to change your driving style. Here are eight driving techniques to make...

Top Tips to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
Are you looking for ways to get cheaper car insurance in Ireland? You’re not the first driver to look for ways to cut costs and you certainly won’t be the last. Owning a car comes with...

10 Things To Look For When Buying A Used Car
If you are thinking about purchasing a used car here are our top tips writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Set a Budget Tempting as it is to choose the car first you are always best to set the...

New Year, New Car: Top Picks For 2022
2022 looks set to be another bumper year for all things automotive and here is just a sample of what's to come writes, Geraldine Herbert BMW i4 A fully electric four-door Gran Coupe is on...

2021 Wrapped: Top Motoring Trends Of The Year
What a year 2021 has been for the Irish motor industry. From lockdowns to showrooms reopening again with Covid safety procedures in place, supply chain delays in new cars and pent-up...

It’s Time to Get Your Car Ready For Winter
As temperatures start to fall there is a real risk that we may soon see the first snow of Winter 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert While we tend to escape any serious snowfall this makes us...

Top 8 Tips to Improve your Car’s Fuel Efficiency
With the price of petrol and diesel increasing in recent months here are a few simple tips that will help you cut the cost of fuel writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Drive smoothly and in the...

Budget 2022: Explained For Motorists
Announced this week by Paschal Donohue, the Minister for Finance, Budget 2022 contained a number of measures that will affect Irish motorists and the motor industry. Several elements that...

Top 10 Tips on How to Save on Car Insurance
Wondering how to save on car insurance? When it comes to renewing your car insurance you need to be pretty savvy to keep the costs down writes Geraldine Herbert. 1. Shop around before you...

Top 212 New Car Offers
Looking to purchase a 212-plate car? We've compiled a list of the top new car offers from manufacturer websites to help you make your choice. All finance offers and prices are correct at...

April Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
April has been a difficult month in the Irish motor industry with Covid-19 restrictions persisting. However, the demand for cars in Ireland is not slowing down, with a positive increase in...

March Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
As the first month of spring, March is traditionally an eventful time of the year in the Irish motor industry. However, after months of strict Covid-19 restrictions in place, the industry...

Prospects: Outbound Sales for Dealerships on Sweep
We know understanding car buyers needs and swift communication between dealerships and car buyers is essential to selling cars– and that’s why we’re delighted to introduce Prospects, the...

WhatsApp Chat on Sweep
We know how much car buyers and dealerships value convenience when communicating with each other - and that's why we're delighted to introduce WhatsApp Chat on Sweep. WhatsApp Chat on...

January Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
January is usually a hive of activity in the Irish motor industry, however the challenging impacts of Covid-19 persist with new car sales down 18% compared to January 2020. That said,...

Connecting car buyers and dealerships, safely, through Covid-19
Our core objective at Sweep has always been to connect car buyers and dealerships across Ireland – and since the beginning of this pandemic we’ve strived to make these connections happen...

2020 Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past year
What a challenging year 2020 was in all facets of life – and the Irish motor industry was no exception. Multiple lockdowns, travel restrictions and retail closures meant the general trends...

Supporting Motor Dealerships through COVID-19, Free of Charge
In light of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Sweep have taken steps to support all dealerships in the Republic of Ireland. Effectively immediately, all...

Top Tips For Selling Your Car
So, you've decided to sell your car. Now what? How do you get started and how can you make sure you get a great price? Don't worry, we've put together this handy guide full of tips to help...

It’s Time to Get Your Car Ready For Winter
As temperatures start to fall there is a real risk that we may soon see the first snow of Winter 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert While we tend to escape any serious snowfall this makes us...

Budget 2022: Explained For Motorists
Announced this week by Paschal Donohue, the Minister for Finance, Budget 2022 contained a number of measures that will affect Irish motorists and the motor industry. Several elements that...

April Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
April has been a difficult month in the Irish motor industry with Covid-19 restrictions persisting. However, the demand for cars in Ireland is not slowing down, with a positive increase in...

March Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
As the first month of spring, March is traditionally an eventful time of the year in the Irish motor industry. However, after months of strict Covid-19 restrictions in place, the industry...

January Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past month
January is usually a hive of activity in the Irish motor industry, however the challenging impacts of Covid-19 persist with new car sales down 18% compared to January 2020. That said,...

Connecting car buyers and dealerships, safely, through Covid-19
Our core objective at Sweep has always been to connect car buyers and dealerships across Ireland – and since the beginning of this pandemic we’ve strived to make these connections happen...

2020 Wrapped • The motoring trends that defined the past year
What a challenging year 2020 was in all facets of life – and the Irish motor industry was no exception. Multiple lockdowns, travel restrictions and retail closures meant the general trends...

Supporting Motor Dealerships through COVID-19, Free of Charge
In light of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Sweep have taken steps to support all dealerships in the Republic of Ireland. Effectively immediately, all...