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Short, practical pieces for Dublin drivers from a tow truck firm: what to do when the car stops, what a tow costs and how to move the cars that need extra care.
Vehicle recovery near me in winter: ice, flood water and dead batteries around Dublin
Winter breakdowns around Dublin: dead batteries on cold mornings, cars on ice or in a ditch, and flood water. What to do, what to leave alone, and when to ring for vehicle recovery.
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Car towing near me: moving a car from a driveway, an estate road or a car park
Need car towing near you in Dublin for a car that will not move? What to check in a driveway, an apartment car park or a tight estate road before the tow truck comes.
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Towing service near me: what happens after you ring Recovery CC
Found a towing service near you in Dublin and not sure what comes next? How a Recovery CC job runs, from the first call and the agreed price to loading and the drop-off.
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Broken down on the M50? What to do, in order
Your car or van has stopped on the M50. What to do in the first few minutes, what to tell the recovery company and how to stay safe while you wait.
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How much does a tow cost in Dublin?
How Recovery CC prices a tow in Dublin: a standard call-out from €150, plus €2 per km depending on destination. What changes the figure, and what to ask.
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Towing an electric car: why it goes on a flatbed
Why electric cars should be moved with the wheels off the road, what to tell the recovery company, and what not to do yourself when an EV will not move.
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After a car accident in Dublin: the first hour
A calm order of things for the first hour after a collision in Dublin: safety, what to record, and what to do if your car cannot be driven away.
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Common car breakdown causes in Ireland, and how to head them off
The breakdowns we see most on Irish roads: batteries, tyres, overheating, fuel and ignored warning lights. What causes each one and the checks that help.
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Your car has broken down in Ireland. Where to stop, when to get out, how to give your location and what to do while you wait, on town, rural and fast roads.
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Breakdown assistance for used cars and older vehicles
Own an older or high-mileage car in Ireland? The warning signs to take seriously, checks before a long trip, and how to plan for a breakdown before it happens.
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Motorway breakdown assistance in Ireland: staying safe and being found
Broken down on an Irish motorway or dual carriageway? How to use the hard shoulder, give your exact location, what to say when you ring and what to avoid.
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24-hour towing in Ireland: what it means and what to check
Need a tow late at night in Ireland? What a 24-hour towing service should give you, what to check before you agree, and what to say when you ring after hours.
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