November 16th, 2020

Things You Risk by Skimping on Car Service

Maintenance

Just because you don't notice a problem while driving doesn't mean there isn't one. That's why regular car service is so important. 

Having your vehicle checked and serviced could be the difference between a minor repair job and a serious and expensive repair. 

October 26th, 2020

Top 5 Tips for Safe Driving in Autumn

Driving

It's Autumn again, the nights are drawing in, and the leaves are turning red and gold. Unfortunately, when those leaves wind up on often wet roads, that's a slippery combination - something no driver is looking forward to.

Avoid potential Autumn hazards and stay safe on the road with these five tips.

October 16th, 2020

Pre NCT Check - All You Need to Know

Maintenance

The National Car Test (NCT) is a compulsory vehicle inspection programme in Ireland. It is a check of basic requirements that are visible and accessible at the time of the test.

Make sure you know what to expect with this Pre-NCT Check guide.

April 6th, 2020

Brakes - Everything You Need To Know

Maintenance

When driving and approaching a stop sign, you simply press your foot on the brakes and the car stops.

Without the brakes, this wouldn’t be possible, and the outcome could be fatal.

The standard of braking systems fitted to vehicles is a key safety issue and a braking capability is one of the most important qualities a vehicle must have.

March 30th, 2020

I Have A Puncture, What Should I Do?

Tyres

It is important to get a punctured tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible. Driving with a punctured tyre can be dangerous and possibly lead to loss of control of your vehicle or driving with low pressure within the tyre can mean that a puncture may not be repairable as the integrity of the tyre could be compromised by driving with it.

March 11th, 2020

The Most Popular Car Songs of All Time

Driving

Studies have shown that most drivers prefer music rather than silence. They become more relaxed and their enjoyment increases. Some say that music helps keep them be more alert on longer journeys.

There are a ridiculous number of car songs out there but fear not because we gathered the top 20 most iconic car songs of all time!

Leave the fear that’s holding you back and sing your heart out to all these songs you secretly love.

February 28th, 2020

5 Tips To Get Your Car Ready for Spring

Maintenance

As spring is finally here, you might feel it’s time to give your car a proper wash and the shine it deserves.

Our spring car cleaning tips will ensure your car is working and looking its best throughout the spring and well beyond.

February 14th, 2020

Treat Your Car This Valentine’s Day

Treat your car

Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14th, and it’s about romantic love, friendship and admiration.

Your car serves you every day, whether it be for work or leisure.

Why not return the favour and show your car some love?

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January 27th, 2020

New Year's Resolutions For Your Car

Maintenance

Make yourself a better car owner and keep your car in the best condition with these 5 new year’s resolutions every car owner should have for 2020.  

December 23rd, 2019

6 Driving Tips For This Holiday Season

Driving

The holidays are one of the best times of the year! We at First Stop Car and Tyre Services want you to get to your destination safely and that’s why we prepared 6 handy driving tips for this holiday season.

December 16th, 2019

Christmas Gifts You Can Give To Your Car

Buying

When handing out holiday gifts, don’t forget yourself, and more importantly – don’t forget about your car!

Have a look at some of our ideas for this holiday season.

November 22nd, 2019

10 Driving Tips To Help You Become A Better Driver

Driving

After months of studying the rules of the road and reversing around every corner, you finally got your full driving license. The roads are yours to conquer. The learning days are behind you. 

But, are they really?

Here at First Stop Ireland, we gathered 10 Driving tips to help you become a better driver.

November 13th, 2019

5 Tips to Help Extend A Car Battery’s Life

Maintenance

Car batteries are an essential part of a vehicle, that’s why properly taking care of the car battery can help keep it running.  

Here are our 5 tips to help extend your car battery’s life.

September 30th, 2019

Three Road Hazards To Look Out For In Autumn

Driving

Autumn is the season of sunny and dry weather, with pleasant temperatures. It’s famous for its changing colours and the change in landscape.

Weather and road conditions change with the season. To avoid Autumn road hazards – get to know the risk and prepare.

September 30th, 2019

Driving Tips For Wet Roads In Ireland

Driving

“I’ll just leave a few minutes early, be grand”, is not going to cut it every single time.  

We gathered simple, yet effective tips for safe wet-weather driving in Ireland.

September 2nd, 2019

Free Tyre Safety Check

Tyres

Knowing your tyres are in good condition is vital to keeping yourself, your vehicle passengers and other road users safe when in your car.

Why not take advantage of our FREE tyre safety check!

September 2nd, 2019

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint In A Car

Driving

Better driving can not only reduce a negative impact on climate change by reducing CO2, but it can also save you a good deal of money by saving fuel.

Here at First Stop Tyre and Car Services we want to help you in becoming a ‘greener’ driver.

August 14th, 2019

The Most Valuable Safety Feature On Your Vehicle

Tyres

As Ireland’s leading tyre experts, First Stop Tyres and Car Service Ireland have unrivalled experience of keeping the nation’s motorists safe on the road.

Tyres keep you on the road, prevent your vehicle from sliding in the rain, allow you to slow down and stop quickly.

Tyres matter.

August 14th, 2019

Basic Vehicle Safety Checklist

Maintenance

“The little things mean the most. We pick up on the little things as soon as the drivers drive in. These are the small yet important things that the drivers might not notice themselves”

June 27th, 2019

Don't Let A Flat Tyre Stop You From Summer Adventures

Maintenance

8 Reasons your tyres go flat and how to avoid the worst-case scenarios.

June 18th, 2019

10 Summer Driving Tips

Driving

Here are our 10 most important driving tips this summer. 
May your journeys be safe and fun!

June 13th, 2019

Every Vehicle Needs Safe Tyres

Tyres

There are many hidden dangers of cheap and part worn tyres. We at First Stop want to help you to make an informed decision when purchasing tyres. In this blog post we discuss the benefits of premium and mid-range, over cheap and part-worn tyres.