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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

5 Car Problems You Shouldn’t Try To Fix Yourself

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

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

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