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People shocked to find 'magic' button that de-ices car windscreen in seconds
Cars
'Wow, magic! The ice is gone'
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Mechanic reveals one button you should always press before starting your car
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The car expert explained why you shouldn't use the stop-start feature in your car - and to push another little-known button instead
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'Cheeky' friend slammed for parking on pal's drive and not moving when she returns
Cars
The homeowner took to social media to express her frustration at her friend's excuses for not moving after she had returned
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Cork woman sees new car flattened by tree knocked by Storm Betty
Cork
Bernie Meldrum from Cork, was up visiting her sister in Baldoyle in Dublin, when a tree fell and ruined her newly owned parked car
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EV charging costs surge by 19% in Ireland - the ninth most expensive place to charge in Europe
Electric cars
At the end of 2022, the study shows that the average EV charging costs in Ireland jumped by 18.71%
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Man paid €90 for shipping container before selling to Elon Musk for €696k
Elon Musk
Elon Musk purchased the car from the famous Bond film for €696k a decade ago through a London auction
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Neighbour puts note on car parked in public road - but driver leaves blunt reply
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A person out walking their dog in the neighbourhood noted the exchange of angry notes between residents over parking
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Car on double yellows blocks street as warning issued to inconsiderate drivers
Parking Fines
Traffic wardens and An Garda Síohcána enforce laws relating to disruptive and illegal parking, with fines of varying amounts issued
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Man arrested for dangerous driving incident in Dublin involving collision with squad car
Dublin
The man, aged in his 30s, is being detained in a garda station in East Dublin under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984
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Cork driver shares surprising 'hidden trick' with car keys that's blowing people's minds
Cars
The Cork man demonstrates a little-known trick that can be used to open or close windows with an electric key fob
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Certain drivers can get free NCT with special rule amid massive backlog
NCT
Motorists in Ireland may be able to get a test for free if they are waiting for a period of longer than 28 days
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Driver of 'crashed' car spotted by gardaí tests positive for cocaine and cannabis
An Garda Siochana
The driver, who was driving along, had clearly been involved in an accident according to gardaí, as the airbags had been deployed
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Millions worth of cars taken off the road every year due to lack of VRT
Motoring
Revenue is collecting an average of €1 million a month from motorists
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Drivers can get NCT test free of charge with lesser-known rule
NCT
Many drivers are unaware of this hidden rule, although there are some exceptions
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Drivers warned of big changes to NCT with three new items to be tested on cars from this week
NCT
Depending on how old your car is, you could have an NCT upcoming soon
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'I tried to book my NCT online but can't get a test until November or even next year'
NCT
NCT provider Applus said 2,500 no shows and 1,000 late cancellations each week are having a negative impact on wait times
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AA Ireland issues guidance on new E10 petrol - compatibility, concerns, value
Petrol prices
Some FSI engines from the Volkswagen Group, older Renault models and old Alfa Romeos and Fiats could have some issues
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Three male youths arrested following theft of several vehicles in Wicklow
An Garda Siochana
Statistics from An Garda Síochána this year show an increase in incidents relating to the theft of second hand vehicles
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Disabled mum disgusted as ‘moronic’ note left on car during shopping trip
Disability
The woman took to Reddit to express her outrage at the accusation that she should not be using a disabled parking bay
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Ireland AI speed cameras in the works, with new tech cracking down on even more motoring offences
Speeding
The advanced cameras would help gardaí to catch people unawares on their mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts, even if they are not caught directly on camera
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Residents by Dublin's Camden Street say revellers damaging cars and using gardens as toilets
Dublin
Residents in Camden Street have complained of cars being keyed and wipers being pulled as well as mirrors broken
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'It will change your perspective forever' - Drivers just discovering what speed camera sign actually is
Motoring
Some motorists in the UK and Ireland were interpreting the sign from the incorrect angle
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Drivers could be wasting huge amounts of money this Easter - but it's easily avoided
Cars
If your tyres aren’t inflated properly, it can have a significant impact on how fuel efficient a car is
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Dogs, drugs and cars seized and three arrested in major Dublin garda operation
An Garda Siochana
The officers carried out the joint-agency search operation at St Margaret’s Park, Ballymun
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