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electric car charging in northern ireland

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10th June 2021

Northern Ireland Grants Total £1.2m To Charge Private Electric Vehicles

Northern Ireland Grants Total £1.2m To Charge Private Electric Vehicles – 50% Less Than Other Uk Regions Electric cars may be growing in popularity but it looks like Northern Ireland have…

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17th May 2021

Northern Ireland reports 86% increase in learners despite LOCKDOWN

Northern Ireland reports 86% increase in learners despite LOCKDOWN As bookings go online and driving lessons and tests return in great demand this week, new figures show an 86% year-on-year…

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5 big lies insurance companies tell you after a car accident

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10th May 2021

5 BIG LIES insurance companies tell you about getting your car repaired

Insurance companies use a wide range of tactics to confuse customers and direct them towards so-called ‘approved garages’ in what is nothing more than a cost-cutting exercise. Unfortunately, most insurers…

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Car theft in the UK (Northern Ireland) keyless cars

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29th April 2021

Car thefts are surging in the UK: Here’s why

Car thefts in the UK are surging, with theft claims jumping 20% in each of the last four years. While the pandemic has decreased overall crime in the UK – due…

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News

11th March 2021

Breakdown Frequently Asked Questions

Buying breakdown can be confusing for some as all breakdown providers offer a different level of cover and all at different prices. This isn't true at Granite Breakdown, we believe…

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Car Advice News

7th March 2021

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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News Tips and Tricks

7th January 2021

The ultimate guide to driving safely in snow

Driving in snow poses a unique set of challenges for Northern Ireland drivers, but there are things you can do to help make sure you can complete your journey safely.…

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How many miles can I travel after my fuel light comes on

Car Advice News

4th January 2021

How many miles can I travel after my fuel light comes on?

We’ve all been driving along when the dreaded red light arrives and urges us to top up our fuel, but how many miles can you travel after it comes on?…

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Car Advice News

15th December 2020

Winter is coming: How to drive safely in winter

Although in Northern Ireland we enjoy more bad weather than good, winter officially begins on 21 December. And the season that brings us Christmas can also throw up some gifts…

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News

24th November 2020

Dash cams: What are they and do I need one?

One in four UK drivers now have a dash cam fitted to their car, and while dash cams are small in size, they can offer huge benefits. Once a…

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News

Northern Ireland Grants Total £1.2m To Charge Private Electric Vehicles

Northern Ireland reports 86% increase in learners despite LOCKDOWN

5 BIG LIES insurance companies tell you about getting your car repaired

Car thefts are surging in the UK: Here’s why

Breakdown Frequently Asked Questions

5 everyday driving habits that are secretly damaging your car

The ultimate guide to driving safely in snow

How many miles can I travel after my fuel light comes on?

Winter is coming: How to drive safely in winter

Dash cams: What are they and do I need one?

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