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UK & Ireland Snow Fall Forecast – Be Prepared!

Rob Hunt
26th February 2018
Driving, General News
Based on today's Status Orange weather warning from Met Eireann, many parts of the UK and Ireland will see snow this week! The most important thing is... Read More...

Oil Is Oil…Right?

MicksGarage.com
24th October 2016
Buying Guides, Tech
Something I hear all too frequently, even from experienced people in the motor trade is that "engine oil is engine oil.  it's all the same stuff a... Read More...

MicksGarage Service Academy: How To Jump Start Your Car

Rob King
8th January 2016
DIY Guides, Infographics
Its happened to most of us, you come out of the house, shopping centre or back from the airport or wherever, get in your car, turn the key.........a... Read More...

How Stuff Works: Oil Filters

Rob King
6th January 2015
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All cars are fitted with a bunch of different filters to keep the air and fluids that the car needs run nice and clean. The car you drive, at a minimu... Read More...

Winter Driving – Everything you Need to Know

Rob King
2nd January 2015
Driving
 This article contains all you need to be well prepared for the roads this Winter. You will find details on what checks you need to do, what  essentia... Read More...
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Awh it only needs a ball joint!

Rob King
10th December 2014
How Stuff Works, Tech
I think we have all had that conversation with the local mechanic or garage that your car needs a ball joint replacing and simply pay the bill and mov... Read More...
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Mickette’s Christmas Gift Wish List!

Rob King
28th November 2014
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Looking for some Christmas Gift inspiration for Mickette? iHome Rechargeable Mini Speaker Cube - €34.95 These dinky little speakers are smal... Read More...
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Mick’s Christmas Gift Wish List

Rob King
25th November 2014
General News
Mick's been writing his letter to Santa! Here's his Top Ten Christmas Gifts. The Haynes V8 Engine - €39.74 Looking set to become Mick's most popu... Read More...

What does Isofix mean?

Rob King
13th September 2013
General News
      Picking a baby seat for the first time can be a daunting process. There is a lot of terminology, choice and safety laws to get through. The... Read More...
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Learn How an Engine Works Right Here

MicksGarage.com
10th September 2013
We found this brilliant demonstrative gif online of how an engine works and decided that we had to share this with our blog readers. It breaks down wh... Read More...
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Automatic Smart Driver – Your tech/car Sambo, tuck in

MicksGarage.com
21st March 2013
So it's been a while since i blogged here at micks place, but then like the rest of the guys i've been busy. Part of what makes the world exciting the... Read More...
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From Dougie Howser to James May, I’m growing up – Car wise !

MicksGarage.com
22nd February 2013
Good news guys, I'm learning!! Over the last month or so, a frequent passenger in my car has been feeling ill, falling asleep and more and I was ... Read More...
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Gardai Announce €60 Fine for Faulty Lights in Cars

MicksGarage.com
19th February 2013
Interesting article in the Independent this morning. The Gardai have announced “Operation Light Up” – whereby anyone driving a vehicle with defective ... Read More...
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New Range of Body Repair Accessories & Colour Matched Paints

MicksGarage.com
14th February 2013
We’re slowly expanding our range here at MicksGarage and something we have wanted to get into for a while now is paints and body repair accessories. I... Read More...
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The new guy speaks, call me 131

MicksGarage.com
1st February 2013
It’s the new guy from the MG team - not so much a petrol head, more a Diesel man, the clothing company that is. From fast fashion to fast cars, It’s a... Read More...
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Dash Cameras in Stock Online Now!

MicksGarage.com
7th December 2012
MicksGarage are delighted to announce that we are now offering In-Car Dash Cameras to our customers. These dash cameras are becoming increasingly popu... Read More...
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Outlook Auto Shades: The World’s Best Car Sun Shades

MicksGarage.com
2nd August 2012
We don't normally try to sell you stuff here on our blog but today we're going to make an exception! The product we want to tell you about is the Outl... Read More...
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What is Bluetooth exactly and how does it work?

MicksGarage.com
18th July 2012
It's something so many of us use on a daily basis, not only in the car but also in the home and office - but how does Bluetooth technology actually?Fi... Read More...
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Best Cycling Routes in Ireland

MicksGarage.com
12th July 2012
The summer is just around the corner, and with another bank holiday coming up we have compiled a list of some of the best cycling routes around Irelan... Read More...
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Child Car Seats: Common Mistakes With Shocking Outcomes

MicksGarage.com
26th February 2012
The thought of a car crash involving a new born baby is one that would make any parent sick with fear. Infant car seats sold in the UK and Ireland mus... Read More...
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