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Breakdown advice News

12th April 2024

How to change a car tyre safely in less than 15 minutes

A flat tyre can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day; with the right equipment, you can change your flat tyre in less than fifteen minutes. At Granite…

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Here are five everyday driving habits that are secretly damaging your car.

Breakdown advice Tips and Tricks

21st January 2024

5 everyday driving habits that are secretly damaging your car

The driving habits of Northern Ireland motorists could be secretly damaging their vehicles. We all develop certain habits when driving – good and bad – and some could be putting…

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Breakdown advice

21st February 2023

What to do if you breakdown on a motorway

Had a breakdown on the motorway? If you break down on a motorway the most important thing to do is to get to a safe place and call for help.…

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Breakdown advice Car Advice

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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Breakdown advice Car Advice

12th August 2021

5 Car Problems You Shouldn’t Try To Fix Yourself

5 Car Problems You Shouldn't Try To Fix Yourself Heading to work or bringing the family for a day out? A breakdown can happen at any time, you may hear…

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Breakdown advice News

19th November 2020

Motorway breakdowns: 5 safety tips

No matter where you experience a breakdown, you’ll be faced with issues such as how to stay safe, how to get help and how to warn other motorists. Breaking down…

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Breakdown advice News

23rd September 2020

Car breakdown at home? Do these 3 things immediately

There are around 7,000 breakdowns in the UK every day, and while there are worse places to break down than at your home, we’re here to guide you through it…

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Breakdown advice

20th September 2020

Avoiding breakdowns: 12 common issues to look out for

Your vehicle breaking down is one of the most frustrating situations any motorist can find themselves in. And breaking down in winter in Northern Ireland brings with it cold, rain,…

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Breakdown advice News

7th September 2020

3 heart-warming stories from Granite Breakdown customers highlight the need for breakdown cover

❝ I returned to my car at Dublin airport on New Year’s Eve to discover my engine coolant tank had cracked. I wasn’t able to drive my car home for…

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Breakdown advice

5th July 2020

What to do if you have a collision in the Republic of Ireland?

It is worth knowing what to do if you are involved in a collision in the Republic of Ireland. There are certain things you are required by law to do.…

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Breakdown advice

How to change a car tyre safely in less than 15 minutes

5 everyday driving habits that are secretly damaging your car

What to do if you breakdown on a motorway

Tyre Safety Tips

5 Car Problems You Shouldn’t Try To Fix Yourself

Motorway breakdowns: 5 safety tips

Car breakdown at home? Do these 3 things immediately

Avoiding breakdowns: 12 common issues to look out for

3 heart-warming stories from Granite Breakdown customers highlight the need for breakdown cover

What to do if you have a collision in the Republic of Ireland?

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