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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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12th August 2020

NI motorists urged to slow down as new speed cameras start on busy Belfast road

Northern Ireland motorists are being urged to slow down after average speed cameras began operation on one of Belfast’s busiest roads. Average speed cameras work by using automatic number plate…

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7th August 2020

8 Surprising things Granite Breakdown customers get for just £30

Over 20,000 motorists trust Granite Breakdown. And it’s not just because of our reputation for reliability; it’s our £30 package that covers you in all situations. Nobody expects a flat…

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News

30th July 2020

Minister plans to resume further MOT services and car and lorry driving tests

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) intends to resume further MOT testing services and practical car and lorry driving tests from 1 September…

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23rd July 2020

Brexit news: Northern Ireland drivers will need a green card to cross Irish border

Northern Ireland drivers will need to carry a green card from their insurance company if they are driving across the Irish border. The new rules, which come into effect in…

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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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Car Advice

22nd June 2020

Is my car worth less after an accident and can I claim?

After an accident a very common question is asked which is: ‘I’ve heard that even after my car is repaired that it might be worth less than it was before…

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Breakdown advice

22nd June 2020

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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Car Advice

15th June 2020

Tips and tricks for a better car wash

Hate washing your car? Or can you never do it right? Well we’ve created a simple guide of tips and tricks for a better car wash, washing your car correctly…

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Car Advice

1st June 2020

Had a collision with an Uninsured Driver? What should you do?

Between 1st January 2019 and 31st December 2019 there was a total of 5,676 injury road traffic collisions recorded. This resulted in 56 fatalities, 774 people seriously injured and 8,042…

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

NI motorists urged to slow down as new speed cameras start on busy Belfast road

8 Surprising things Granite Breakdown customers get for just £30

Minister plans to resume further MOT services and car and lorry driving tests

Brexit news: Northern Ireland drivers will need a green card to cross Irish border

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

Is my car worth less after an accident and can I claim?

What to do if you breakdown on a motorway

Tips and tricks for a better car wash

Had a collision with an Uninsured Driver? What should you do?

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