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RedClick research - over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns
Over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns – new RedClick Shared Streets research reveals. Findings come ahead of National Bike Week (10-18 May) and show growing demand for safer streets, particularly among women.
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Home Safety
Top 10 Safety Checks for Your Home This Spring
We know that every home is precious, which is why we want to help you protect it. Check out our top 10 safety checks.
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Driver Number Requirements | Car Insurance | RedClick
From 31st March 2025, anyone wanting to buy or renew their motor insurance must provide their Driver Number. Learn more about what this means for you.
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Breakdown Assistance Blog
What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down | RedClick
Here are 4 top tips to get you safely back on the road and home again as quickly as possible in the event of a breakdown.
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Learner Driver
Young Drivers and Car Insurance Top Questions Answered | RedClick
When you’re learning to drive, there are lots of questions that needs answering to help you make the right decisions. Our FAQ page will help you.
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What to Do When Your Car Gets a Puncture | RedClick
Getting a puncture while driving can be a major inconvenience for drivers. It can also pose a danger for the driver and other road users so it’s important to know what to do if this situation arises.
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Buying A New Car Blog
Top Tips and Advice For Buying a New Car | RedClick
Thinking of buying a new car? Read our top tips on what you should do before you buy and what costs to consider when buying new.
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Checking Car
Monthly Checks On Your Car | RedClick
By performing monthly checks on your vehicle, you optimise your fuel efficiency and, in some cases, keep the manufacturer’s warranty valid.
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Home Insurance Blog
How To Make A Home Claim With RedClick
When things go wrong at home – fire, burglary, storm, flood etc, it can be a difficult time. But we’re here to help you, whatever time of the day or night it is.
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Buying a Car
Guide to Importing a Car into Ireland | RedClick
We’ve outlined the additional costs and requirements involved if you’re planning to import a car into Ireland.
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Stay safe on the roads this Winter
Stay safe on the roads this Winter
Did you know that you are 79% more likely to be in a road accident in late January than at any other time of the year?
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RedClick dublinbikes and ModelStrangers
RedClick dublinbikes partners with @ModelStrangers to celebrate Shared Streets campaign
Dublin, 03 December, 2024: RedClick dublinbikes, the city’s iconic bike-sharing scheme today announced a new creative collaboration with on-street photographer Christopher Ward, known to his 1million+ Instagram followers as @ModelStrangers.
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Winter Energy Saving Tips For Your Home
There is a definite chill in the air, the evenings are getting darker, and it’s all too easy to flick the switch for instant light and heat. If you don’t want to dread your winter energy bills, follow our tips below to make a few smart choices and savvy savings.
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Renew Car Insurance
How Do I Renew My Car Insurance Policy?
Renewal time comes around quickly doesn’t it? But the good news is that when it comes to renewing your RedClick car insurance policy, it’s quick and easy.
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Learner Driver
Penalty Points for Learner and Novice Drivers | RedClick
As a learner or novice driver you can earn additional penalty points for the certain offences. Find out more here.
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Essential Car Equipment Blog
20 Essential Items To Keep In Your Car | RedClick
Life can be thrillingly unpredictable, but so can your car. As you set out on a journey you’ve made countless times before, you don’t expect to breakdown, have an accident, or become stranded. But it happens.
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Top Tips for Tyre Safety
Top Tips and Advice for Ensuring Tyre Safety | RedClick
When was the last time you really inspected your tyres? Keeping your tyres in good shape will not only limit hazards but could save you money over time.
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Fuel Savings
Fuel Saving Tips for Your Car | RedClick
We all know how costly owning and running a car can be. Here are 8 simple ways you can save on your fuel bill.
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Woman in Car
The Simple No Claims Bonus Discount Guide | RedClick
The No Claims Bonus discount has long been a feature of motor insurance policies, but what is it and how do you avail of one? Find out here.
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Driving Instructor
Choosing a Driving Instructor | RedClick
Choosing a driving instructor is now just as important as choosing a mechanic or finding a competitive car insurance quote.
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Car Insurance Blog
How to Temporarily Transfer Your Car Insurance
When your car has to go to the garage for maintenance or repair, it can be a headache. If you get a replacement car while yours is off the road, there’s the not-so-small matter of Car insurance to think about...
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Buying a Car Blog
How To Get Insurance On A Second Car | RedClick
Receive a quote for that second car in minutes. We also reward customer loyalty with discounts of up to 10% on every additional policy.
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Tips for Driving Abroad
Guide to Hiring a Car in Europe | RedClick
Baffling rates, confusing fuel and insurance policies and costly penalties: hiring a car in Europe isn’t always straightforward. Read our helpful guide.
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Young Learner Driver
10 Tips for Nervous Learner Drivers
Learning to drive is a mixed bag. On one hand you can’t wait to get out there and gain your freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want.
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Woman in Car
Driving Tips and Advice for New Drivers | RedClick
There can be quite a few challenges for the newly qualified driver. Read our tips to keep you safe and ease the stress of your first foray onto the road.
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Home Sweet Home
How to Make Your Rented Property Feel Like a Home | RedClick
Transform your rented space into a cozy home with our practical tips and advice for personalizing and decorating on a budget.
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Driving in Ireland
Guide to Driving in Ireland | RedClick
Whether you're an Irish native or a welcome visitor, it's important to know how to negotiate Ireland's roads.
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What to do if you have a Car Accident
Vehicle collisions are a well-recognised risk associated with driving. Most people know someone who has been involved in an accident or crash, while some have even experienced it themselves.
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Underinsurance Explained
Underinsurance can have very significant consequences for homeowners. It refers to a scenario whereby a property and/or its contents is insured for less than the value it would cost to rebuild, reinstate, or replace them.
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Sun Savings: How Solar Panels Can Reduce Your Bills
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Tips for Driving Abroad
Road Tripping: Top Tips for Driving Abroad
One of the best things about travelling abroad is the joy of taking to the road, exploring new places and enjoying new experiences. Whether you prefer to bring your own car or arrange a rental when you arrive, having your own means of transportation offers added flexibility, greater freedom — and no worries about limited luggage.
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House For Sale blog
How to Sell Your Property in 11 Easy Steps | RedClick
Selling a home can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Follow these 11 simple steps and you can be sure to get the best price possible with the minimum of fuss.
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Breakdown Assistance Blog
What to do if you Need Breakdown Assistance
It’s never a good time for your car to breakdown. Here at RedClick, we want to help you get back on the road as soon as possible. So, what do you do if your car won’t start?
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Hidden Dangers in Our Homes.
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Woman in Car
Safe Driving Tips For Keeping Bad Habits In Check
Keeping an eye on the bad habits we form over time is crucial for keeping our roads safe, and will make you a better driver too.
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How to Prepare for Your NCT
The NCT stands for the National Car Test which is Ireland’s compulsory vehicle inspection programme. It was introduced in 2000 as part of an EU directive and is designed to help improve road safety and reduce harmful vehicle emissions in Ireland by ensuring that older cars are in good shape and not releasing too much CO2 into the air we breathe.
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Claims, Excess and Fault - Our Car Insurance Jargon Buster
Insurance can be complicated, but we work hard to make it easy. Our team of 400 people supports more than a quarter of a million Irish customers every day, delivering them simple, straightforward protection when they need it. How do we do it?
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10 Tips to Pass your Driving Test
So, the day is almost here. You’ve passed your theory test done your driving lessons, studied the Rules of the Road and practiced as much as you can. Naturally you are going to be very nervous, you are only human after all but there are things you can do to prepare for your driving test, and we’d like to help you with that. While we cannot take away your nervousness, we feel that if you have prepared properly, you can reduce any anxiety you might feel.
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Payments
Everything You Need to Know About RedClick Payments | RedClick
If you’ve found yourself in an unexpected situation that has affected your RedClick payments, don’t worry — we’re here for you.
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How to Change a RedClick Policy
So, how do you go about amending your RedClick car policy during the year? Before beginning, it's important to note that this information applies to all policies that begin with GEI only.
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New Year, New Home? Five Top Tips For First-Time Buyers
Life is full of big firsts. We all remember our first day at school, our first time behind the wheel and our first time putting the key in the door of our very own home.
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Am I Insured to Drive Other Cars?
From time to time, you might need to drive someone else’s car. Maybe your own car is in for an NCT, in the garage for repair, or just isn’t big enough to bring all your Swedish furniture purchases home at once.
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N and L Plates for Beginner Drivers: Everything You Need to Know
Learning how to drive and getting a driving licence is often an important milestone in the lives of many young people as it gives them greater independence and freedom of movement. However, having a driving licence doesn’t automatically make you an expert driver.
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Counting Those Kilowatts: Ten Top Tips For Reducing Your Electricity Bill
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Tips for Driving at Night
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What you really need to know about buying a house
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How to Change a Flat Tyre Safely on the Side of a Road
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Smart savings: Five ways to make sure you are getting great value car insurance in Ireland
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The best cars for young drivers
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Fraud and Online Payments
How to Spot Fraud and Stay Safe Online
With each passing day, it seems as though fraudsters and scammers are coming up with new ways to trick unsuspecting victims into giving over their personal and financial details.
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Handling a Home Emergency: What to Do
Here at RedClick, we know that not everything goes to plan. Dealing with the unexpected can be particularly challenging when it happens at home, because it’s where we feel safest and most secure. We’re here to help you through those times, with cover and care, as well as expert advice.
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Tips for Taking Your Driving Test
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6 Environmentally Friendly Changes to Make at Home
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What You Need To Know About Electric Vehicles
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What You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles in 2023
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Driving a Car
Driving Habits that can Damage Your Car
Did you know that some of your driving habits could be damaging your car? You could be costing yourself money by crunching gears or leaving barbells in the boot.
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Renewing Your Car Insurance Policy: How Does it Work?
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Handling a Home Emergency: What To Do
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Cars of the future: Five high-tech changes to come
We have seen all sorts of automotive technology changes, from the early days of wind-up engines all the way to the self-driving cars of the 21st century.
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Where to start: Car recommendations for new and learner drivers
Everyone remembers the excitement of getting on the road for the first time as a new or learner driver. There’s nothing quite like that feeling of freedom or the sense of adventure that awaits.
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What’s under the bonnet of your car? Preparing for your driving test questions
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5 Ways to Improve Your Building Energy Rating (BER)
Improving your Building Energy Rating (BER) will keep your home at a more comfortable temperature throughout the year, reduce your electricity and heating bills, and may even increase your property’s value if you decide to put it up for sale or rent it.
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6 Great Reasons to Insure Your Van with RedClick
If you have a van, regardless of whether you use it daily or only occasionally, it’s important that you have van insurance that gives you the peace of mind you need when you’re on the road.
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Understanding Motor Tax in Ireland
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Setting Up a Home Office: What to Do and What Mistakes to Avoid
Working from home offers numerous advantages. You save on commuting time, enjoy greater independence, have a more flexible schedule and can strike a better work-life balance.
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Buying a New Home and Applying for a Mortgage in Ireland
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The Cost of Owning a Car in Ireland
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Most In-Demand in Car Technology
Reverse cameras, automatic emergency breaking, collision warning systems and blind-spot warning technology are most in-demand in-car safety technology, according to new research published by RedClick.
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6 Tips for Buying a Used Car
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How to Prevent Mould in Your Home
Mould is an unwelcome visitor to a lot of homes and usually makes an appearance when the weather turns colder.
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Top Motorbike Road Trips in Ireland
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Ireland Vs U.K imported car prices… How do the top 10 vehicles stack up for young drivers?
Buying a car from the UK can be a minefield with warranties, taxes, currency conversion and the logistics of getting it home.
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67% of Irish drivers admit to using their phone while driving
Irish drivers are urged to stay alert and avoid being distracted while driving this weekend, following new research which shows a worrying trend towards drivers using their phones to email, text and even browse social media.
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Electric Cars...What You Need to Know For 2020
It may come as a surprise to learn that electric cars are not a recent invention, but instead date back to the early 19th century. They proved popular until petrol cars came along, which offered more horsepower and increased travel distance.
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Bucketlist travel destinations
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Getting Any Driver Van insurance in Ireland
Need any driver van insurance in Ireland? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Van insurance in Ireland, made simple
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Young Drivers and The Cost Of Cover
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Young Drivers and Car Insurance
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No Claims Discount Explained
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Everything you wanted to know about Camogie, but were afraid to ask.
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Driving To Save Money
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Take Action Avoid the Distraction
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