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16th December 2022

What is the fastest way to defrost your car windows?

Are you running to your car in the morning only to find that your windows are all frosted and fogged up this time of year? Panic can set in as…

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22nd October 2022

Tyre Safety Tips

Our tyre safety tips cover why you should check your tyres and what you need to check in order to ensure tyre safety for your vehicle. Why Should You Check…

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16th October 2022

4 Essential Autumn Driving Tips

Autumn officially started on Friday, 23 September 2022 and marked the start of leaf-filled roads, nights drawing in, icy windscreens and low sun. Visually, Autumn is a beautiful time of the year…

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12th June 2022

Breakdown auto-renewals – What you need to know

With the rising cost of living, it's important for Northern Ireland motorists to understand breakdown cover and the practice of auto-renewals. With help and advice from Granite Breakdown's Jonathan McKeown,…

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Car Advice News

9th June 2022

15 simple ways to help avoid a road accident

Whether you’re a new driver or you’ve had your driving licence for 40 years, road accidents happen to drivers regardless of their experience. And last year there was a total…

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Car Advice News

8th June 2022

The rise of electric scooters (E-Scooters)

Over the last number of years, we’ve seen the rise of hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems. To add to the electric revolution, electric scooters or E-Scooters are…

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Car Advice

12th May 2022

Had a collision with an Uninsured Driver? What should you do?

Uninsured drivers It is estimated that there could be as many as 30,000 vehicles on Northern Ireland’s roads that are uninsured. If you are involved in a collision caused by…

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Car Advice

5th May 2022

Can I still drive a vehicle if it is declared a write off?

This is a frequently asked question for someone whose vehicle is declared a write off following an accident. So, can I still drive a vehicle if it is declared a…

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Have you the right child car seats in your car?

Car Advice News

4th February 2022

Have you the right child car seats in your car?

Child car seats, restraints and seat belts Are you travelling with a child in your car? If you are unsure what the law is, we've summarised below what you need…

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12th January 2022

Keyless car theft warning

Keyless car theft warning - New tech makes stealing cars an easy task for carjackers Do you drive a keyless car? It really is so easy to just hop in…

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What is the fastest way to defrost your car windows?

Tyre Safety Tips

4 Essential Autumn Driving Tips

Breakdown auto-renewals – What you need to know

15 simple ways to help avoid a road accident

The rise of electric scooters (E-Scooters)

Had a collision with an Uninsured Driver? What should you do?

Can I still drive a vehicle if it is declared a write off?

Have you the right child car seats in your car?

Keyless car theft warning

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