Research carried out over the Summer showed that 28% of people were planning to buy a car in the next 12 to 18 months.

But are we still seeing this buyer confidence in the motor industry as the country heads into lockdowns and Brexit?

Bobby was joined by:

• Brian Cooke, The Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry,
• Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principle at Dooley Motors Carlow
• Gavin Hydes, Group CEO of the Joe Duffy Group.

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