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      Rob King
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      Rob King
      18th August 2017
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      Rob King
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      Rob King
      28th June 2017
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      Rob King
      16th March 2017
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      Rob King
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      Rob King
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      Rob King
      13th April 2015
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      Rob King
      17th August 2017
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      Martin Moore
      21st March 2017
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      Rob King
      19th August 2016
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      Rob King
      11th May 2016
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      Rob King
      3rd May 2016
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      Rob King
      23rd March 2016
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      Rob King
      11th May 2016
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      Rob King
      21st August 2017
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      Rob King
      21st August 2017
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      Rob King
      18th August 2017
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    • A Complete Guide to Car Headlights

      Derek McLoughlin
      18th October 2016
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      Are Wind Deflectors Beneficial During The Winter?

      Rob King
      6th November 2017
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      Rob King
      5th September 2017
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      Rob King
      18th August 2017
      2
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      Rob King
      17th August 2017
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      Rob King
      17th August 2017
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      Rob King
      17th August 2017
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      Rob King
      10th September 2015
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      Daniel Waldron
      3rd April 2017
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      Rob King
      21st February 2017
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      Daniel Waldron
      21st February 2017
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      Rob King
      27th April 2016
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      Rob King
      5th September 2017
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      Martin Moore
      12th June 2017
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      Rob King
      26th March 2017
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      Rob King
      22nd June 2016
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      Rob King
      22nd August 2017
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      Rob King
      27th June 2017
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      Rob King
      15th March 2017
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      Rob King
      22nd August 2016
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      Rob King
      9th August 2016
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      Gary Shaw
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Are Wind Deflectors Beneficial During The Winter?

Rob King
6th November 2017
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Understanding Car Lighting Terminology

Rob King
25th October 2017
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Press Release – MicksGarage.com launch Airline

Mick Crean
9th October 2017
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Genuine 30% off selected high-performance oils till the end of the month

Rob King
27th September 2017
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MicksGarage.com 2017 DOT IE NET VISIONARY AWARD WINNER!

Rob King
21st September 2017
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D’ya Know What Really Grinds my Gears… A Rant About Which Engine Oil is Best

Rob King
28th June 2017
General News, Tech
Right, I'm going to get my apology in good and early because the following rant is probably going to sound like I'm having a pop at car forums, bu... Read More...

Product Review: Nordrive Yuro Roof Bars

Rob King
27th June 2017
Product Reviews, Travel
For most of us, shopping for roof bars is right up there in the excitement stakes with shopping for car insurance or buying new iron for the house... Read More...

How shock absorbers work

Rob King
27th June 2017
How Stuff Works
What are shock absorbers? Shock absorbers have two key roles: soaking up and smoothing out bumps on the road surface and ensuring that the vehi... Read More...

How to Paint Your Cam Cover

Rob King
16th June 2017
DIY Guides
Your cam cover, otherwise known as a rocker cover or valve cover sits right at the top of your engine. They're usually made of aluminium and their... Read More...
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Need A Part? CLICK MICK!

Rob King
16th June 2017
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Today marks a key milestone for us here at MicksGarage.com as we launch our first major nationwide TV ad campaign. The 'CLICK MICK' ad which airs on Y... Read More...

Mazda Rx8 Buying Guide

Martin Moore
14th June 2017
Buying Guides, General News
This is a follow up blog to part 1 where the basic workings of the rotary engine were explained. As mentioned there, the engines have gotten a somewha... Read More...

50 years of Rotary – The Pursuit of Perfect Imperfection

Martin Moore
13th June 2017
General News, How Stuff Works
“As machines become more and more efficient and perfect, so it will become clear that imperfection is the greatness of man” -Ernst Fischer This yea... Read More...

8 Driving Habits That Can Damage Your Car

Martin Moore
12th June 2017
Driving, General News
I will be the first to admit I have habits when it comes to driving, some good and some bad. But do these habits affect my car's performance or reliab... Read More...

NCT/MOT: Top Reason’s You Fail

Martin Moore
29th May 2017
Car Safety, DIY Guides
The NCT/MOT, an annual or biennial stress inducing, stomach churning time that can cause the best of us to worry about the unknown of test day. From t... Read More...

Buying Guide & Common Faults: BMW E46 & E90 3 Series

Martin Moore
24th May 2017
Buying Guides
Buying Guide & Common Faults: BMW E46 & E90 3 Series   BMW’s 3 Series range has long been one of the most popular model lines for the... Read More...

Is this the best small impact gun?

Rob King
22nd May 2017
Product Reviews, Videos
2
Walk into any garage or automotive repair shop and you'll see mechanics using a range of air powered tools, one of the most popular being the impact g... Read More...

Press Release: MicksGarage Reach Milestone With 1 Millionth Order

Rob King
22nd May 2017
General News
Fast-growing online car parts & accessories retailer, MicksGarage.com will hit another milestone this week, fulfilling their 1 millionth customer ... Read More...

INFOGRAPHIC: HISTORY OF THE Mazda MX5

Martin Moore
22nd May 2017
Infographics
The Mazda Mx5 or also known as the Miata and Eunos Roadster around the world is a  two seater roadster that is front engined  with a rear wheel drive ... Read More...

How Run Flat Tyres Work & What Are The Advantages Of Them

Martin Moore
7th April 2017
Car Safety, General News, How Stuff Works
When the time comes to consider purchasing new tires for your car, whether it be online or in store, the various letters and numbers decorating a broc... Read More...

How to make your own DIY car ramps:

Rob King
4th April 2017
DIY Guides, Tech
If you drive a lowered car, sports car or own a race car it can be a bit of a pain anytime you want to jack it up to work underneath it as standar... Read More...

Team Dealtwidth – A New Era

Daniel Waldron
3rd April 2017
Motorsport
Today folks, I’ll be discussing some exciting developments which I hope will eventually represent a huge milestone in my drifting career and my person... Read More...

Everything you need to know about car ramps

Rob King
3rd April 2017
Guides, Tech
Everything you need to know about ramps: When it comes to working on your vehicle, lifting the bonnet can only allow you to do a certain amount... Read More...

“I drive better when I’m drunk”

Rob King
26th March 2017
Driving
1
The words send shivers down my spine. If I told you that I've heard this several times you’d probably wonder who I hang around with. The truth is th... Read More...

Paintless Dent Removal

Martin Moore
21st March 2017
Guides, Project GTi
1
You know that sinking feeling when you arrive back to your car from a trip to the shops and there's a dirty-great dent in the door that wasn't there b... Read More...

Dash Cams-What Are They And Why Should I Buy One

Cian Donnellan
21st March 2017
Buying Guides, How Stuff Works, Product Reviews
2
The roads can be an odd and peculiar place at times, where anything can happen in the blink of an eye. We all, as drivers or passengers, have witnesse... Read More...
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