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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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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 UK Law requires children to wear and have additional safety restraints when travelling in a vehicle. Children are much more vulnerable than adults…

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News

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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News

11th November 2021

What is a hybrid car?

What is a hybrid car? Put simply, a hybrid car uses two different energy sources (electric motor with a petrol engine) to maximise efficiency. Sometimes the electric motor does all…

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News

29th October 2021

How to claim for pothole damage

Between Jan 1 and Aug 31 2021, a total of 1,916 vehicle damage claims due to potholes were reported to Stormont's Department for Infrastructure, Drivers in the Lisburn and…

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News

8th October 2021

E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run on it?

E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run on it? A more eco-friendly petrol is being introduced to filling stations across the UK and NI. The government intends…

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News

16th September 2021

CRASH Services, Granite Breakdown and JMK Solicitors link with Airporter on new bus wrap branding!

CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading accident management company, Granite Breakdown and JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one personal injury firm have unveiled their advertising on the Airporter buses, which travel…

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Northern Ireland top UK spot for motorhomes as 2021 sees surge in staycations

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16th July 2021

Northern Ireland top spots for motorhomes as 2021 sees surge in staycations

See where the top staycations are this summer in Northern Ireland Research shows Northern Ireland is the land of the motorhomes with the highest UK demand for motorhome insurance premiums…

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News

Breakdown auto-renewals – What you need to know

15 simple ways to help avoid a road accident

The rise of electric scooters (E-Scooters)

Have you the right child car seats in your car?

Keyless car theft warning

What is a hybrid car?

How to claim for pothole damage

E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run on it?

CRASH Services, Granite Breakdown and JMK Solicitors link with Airporter on new bus wrap branding!

Northern Ireland top spots for motorhomes as 2021 sees surge in staycations

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