16th October 2023
How to drive safely in heavy rain
Driving in heavy rain can be challenging, especially for Northern Irish motorists who frequently encounter wet weather throughout the year. To ensure your safety and that of others on the…
5th June 2023
5 Powerful Tips To Make Your Car Last Longer
A modern car should last at least 200,000 miles - or twelve years - if you look after it. And there are things you can do to give your car…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…