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Driving Tips For Snow & Ice

With the spate of bad weather Ireland is having, including Snow and Ice, many people are wondering what to do when driving in these adverse conditions.   Firstly (as advised by the AA), it should be said that if you … Continue reading

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Halloween Car Cleanup Guide

Close the blinds, bar the doors and huddle together for safety. It?s Halloween: the night for ghouls and ghosts to run free — not to mention hooligans who?ll see your brand new Lexus GS430 as the ultimate target for their … Continue reading

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Halloween… Be Seen! Costume Tips!

Trick-or-treating is always a big ordeal for parents and safety is a major concern, as one of the biggest risks for children during Hallowe’en is being hit by a car. It is impractical to put reflective bands on children and … Continue reading

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Over The Counter & Into The Car!

With the cold weather setting in many people will start to get the annual bouts of colds and snuffles. Many of us will reach for the medicine bottle to try shift these mundane ailments we all suffer.   “While we … Continue reading

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95% Pass Rate… NCT Figures Revealed.

Ireland.com are reporting on some interesting new statistics just released:   “Almost half of the Republic’s private car fleet is more than six years old and less than 1 per cent has engines above three-litres capacity, according to key statistics … Continue reading

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Child-Seats Unsafe… “CHECK IT FITS”

According to the RSA (Road Safety Authority) which is launching its “CHECK IT FITS” campaign, four out of five (80%) child seats are not properly fitted. Over half (54%) of seats tested needed a major adjustment, were incompatible with the … Continue reading

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