Call to action for 142 reg owners

Motoring solutions specialist, easytrip - Ireland's only parking and tolling provider - is advising motorists to update their account details when buying and selling cars this July, writes Trish Whelan.

As consumer confidence grows in the motor industry, with over 9,207 cars registered in the first week of July, easytrip is calling on new car owners to avoid incurring toll bills and penalty notices from motorway operators by updating their account.

Possible scenarios that can lead to you paying unnecessary toll charges include:

* Buying a new car: If you've bought a new car and transferred your existing tag to it but forgot to update your account details, you'll risk getting a toll bill (billed at the higher rate) and penalty charge if you have travelled through the M50 toll plaza as your new car registration is not connected to your toll tag account.

* Selling your old car: If you've sold your old car and inadvertently left your tag in the car and haven't updated your toll tag account the new owner could continue to use your tag at most barrier toll plazas, racking up a bill connected to your account.

Existing easytrip customers can update their vehicle details through their online account or by contacting them on 1890 67 67 68.