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12 Jun 2019
5 ways to make your car sparkle this summer
Summer is the perfect time to hit the open road, put the windows down and take in the beautiful Irish landscape.
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12 Jun 2019
Tyre Safety
One of the fundamental aspects of safe driving is proper tyre care and maintenance. Different weather conditions require your tyres to work in different ways to achieve the safest travel while on the road.
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14 Jun 2020
What to Consider When Buying a Used Car
Buying a brand new car can put significant financial strain on a family, especially if your family needs more than one car to make life easier.
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8 Apr 2019
Car Gadget must haves for 2019
A lot of us spend a large portion of our time behind the wheel. Thankfully, there are lots of options to upgrade and add to your car to enhance your experience on the road by making it safer, convenient, and much more enjoyable.
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8 Apr 2019
Penalty Points 101
Find out everything you need to know about penalty points right here!
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7 Mar 2019
Driving in Europe
Spring is in full swing and many of us have some well-deserved time off planned. Choosing to bring your car or rent a car while abroad allows that extra bit of freedom..
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7 Mar 2019
Tips to Survive an Unexpected Breakdown
Heading out for a long road trip means being prepared, whether that’s by loading up your favorite music, packing snacks or having a few games ready for the kids.
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7 Mar 2019
Use it or Lose it? No Claims Discount Explained
The No Claims Discount (NCD) is a common feature in car insurance. Simply put, it encourages safer driving behaviour.
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6 Sep 2019
Dashboard warning lights
We explore eight of the most important car warning lights. What they mean and what you need to do if they light up. Some can be a sign of serious engine damage.
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11 Jul 2018
Car Organisation Hacks
For some people, their car acts as a home away from home.
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20 Apr 2018
10 driving habits that are costing you money
Habits may be hard to break but if they are costing you money than it’s time for a rethink, writes Geraldine Herbert.
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22 Mar 2018
Top Podcasts To Help That Commute Fly By
We understand that your time is important, especially in the morning and that’s why, we’ve chosen some of the best podcasts to listen to on your commute.
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5 Dec 2017
Fuel Saving Tips
We all like to take good care of our cars, so we need to make sure our cars take care of the environment.
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1 Oct 2019
Driving in Heavy Rain and Flooding
There are additional things to think about when driving through rain and floods, which can affect your safety.
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13 Dec 2019
Transferring your insurance to a new car with MyAviva
With MyAviva Car, you can save time and switch your insurance policy to your new car online with no administration fees...
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18 Apr 2018
Strange but True Driving Rules
Strange but true driving rules in other countries.
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