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Drivers 'unaware' of simple dashboard button that 'cuts fuel consumption in hot weather'
Weather
Consumer expert has shared a simple tip that could help drivers reduce their fuel consumption on hot days - as 30C predicted for Ireland
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'Entitled neighbour parks on my drive but has turned whole street against me'
Neighbours from hell
A homeowner has shared how their neighbour has turned the entire street against them after they complaining about them parking up in their driveway without the correct permission
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'I don't park on my driveway and busybody neighbour is taking drastic action'
Neighbours from hell
A first-time homeowner was left worried after her 'busybody' neighbour threatened to take action after learning her plans to change up the appearance and use of her own driveway
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Major change to car insurance rules could see drivers lose cover instantly
Car insurance
Drivers are being warned of new rules kicking in next month
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Couple absolutely raging after authorities scrap their 30-year personalised car number plate
Transport
Jackie and John Cooke have used the registration 'N14 GAS' on their car for 27 years but the authorities have now recalled it for being 'potentially offensive'
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Think twice before defrosting car this way - as it could lead to €2,000 fine or jail
Weather
Ireland is experiencing bitterly cold weather with disruptive snow, ice and subzero temperatures prompting warnings of travel disruptions and safety concerns. Motorists are being warned against leaving cars unattended with engines running to defrost, as it violates road traffic laws.
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Canyon DVR10GPS is a dash cam with top quality footage and GPS tracking of your speed and location
Cameras
This device could be hugely beneficial to drivers with the potential to save you a fortune if in a collision
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Drivers left in shock over what speed camera sign 'really shows'
Lifestyle
Most people assumed the picture is that of a side-profile camera
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'A pothole destroyed my car tyre and I got €100 from the council to cover cost' - here's how you can do the same
Irish News
The driving instructor from Meath was furious when one of the tyres on his car was destroyed by a pothole
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RTE's Sarah McInerney stranded after car breaks down 'red-faced' as rescuer points out two-second fix
Sarah McInerney
The RTE Prime Time host even rang the car dealership and they didn't point out the handy feature
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Why you shouldn't try to keep filling your petrol tank after the first 'click'
Motoring
Many motorists will be familiar with the click sound their car makes when its tank is full, and they may be culprits of squeezing the pump a little more in an attempt to get every last drop
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Motorists joke about the ‘annual return’ of one terrible Irish winter driving habit
Motoring mishaps
“Nothing like a rain coloured car with no lights on a rain coloured road against the auld rain coloured Irish landscape"
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Teen stopped by police in his tractor said he was 'looking for women'
Donegal
The 18-year-old was a learner driver at the time
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Dad's rage after sons' hair dye prank turns barnet bleach blonde the day before best mate's wedding
Funny ha ha viral
Mark Orval, better known as Angry Dad, goes ballistic when he sees what has happened to his hair - and immediately wants number of barber
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Driver thrown into road after crashing car - which then parks itself perfectly
Motoring mishaps
Sometimes cars almost seen to have a mind of their own - and this one was evidently unimpressed with its driver
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Motorist given driving licence with an embarrassing typo saying she was from the 'UNITYED KINGDOM'
Motoring mishaps
Laura Linham said: "I'm thinking of declaring myself the ruler of the previously unknown nation of the Unityed Kingdom and applying for recognition from the UN"
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Man films from a rooftop as he judges terrible drivers while they fail to park within the lines
Motoring mishaps
"Not bad.... but it's still crooked," the man says from his aerial view of one driver's attempt to park in the space while still hitting the white lines
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Hapless driver smashes into car as they take 21 attempts to exit space
Motoring mishaps
Painful footage shows the motorist repeatedly reverse back only to get themselves stuck at the final turn of the wheel
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Guy cleans his car in the most bizarre way imaginable - can you see what's wrong?
Cars
The car-proud owner takes his time spraying his vehicle at the car wash, but there are some unexpected additions to the usual wash
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This is why you NEVER leave your car behind a Boeing 757 just as it's about to take off
Motoring mishaps
A crowd gather round as the plane roars into life, but for one hapless motorist, it turns out to be an expensive day out
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Cows are getting glow-in-the-dark paint for their horns to stop them causing road traffic accidents
Cows
Temporary measures to alert drivers to the cows' presence have proved successful, so police in India are bringing in a permanent solution
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Happy mum turns 'psycho' when daughter changes the radio during her singalong
Funny ha ha viral
Denise Mcluckie was putting her heart and soul into this singalong when her daughter decided to play a cheeky trick
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Woman uses sex toy for actual DIY and fixes dents in her car
Sex toys
The unique use for a personal pleasure aid seems to work in this ingenious video that any budding DIY fans to learn from
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Parker gets a passive aggressive note that may make them think next time they're behind the wheel
Weird News
There is no shortage of smart alec letters being left for bad parking jobs, but this one might be the best yet
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