‘I’m a mechanic, and these are the seven ways people waste money when buying a new car’

Liam Joyce, senior technician at Joe Duffy Group, shares the costly mistakes he sees buyers continuing to make

Cork-based mechanic Liam Joyce has over 20 years' experience. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Emer Harrington

Aside from a house, a car is the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. Buying a car is a major investment, and choosing the wrong one can cost you dearly in the long run.

Liam Joyce, senior technician at Joe Duffy Group and a mechanic with over 20 years’ experience, shares the costly mistakes he sees buyers make time and time again.