With traffic close to returning to pre-COVID levels, it seems people are choosing to continue travelling in private cars over public transport.
But is it possible to buy a decent car for as little as €1,500?
Michael Sheridan joined us for The Last Word on Wheels with some advice on how to buy a banger on the cheap.
He told us where to go about looking for one, and what potential buyers need to be aware of before they spend their money.