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How Ignoring Planning Rules Could Affect Your Home Insurance
Quote Devil reveals the hidden home improvement rules in Ireland that could land homeowners with hefty fines. Homeowners in Ireland could face a minimum fine of €10,000 for unauthorised renovations.Home improvements such as building porches or fences, may require planning...
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Maximising Your Home Retrofit: Insulation, Ventilation & Airtightness
In the fifth and final part of Quote Devil’s home retrofitting series, we’ve teamed up with heating and renewable energy product supplier, Precision Heating from Dublin.We’ve covered retrofitting from every angle—how to tell if your home needs an energy upgrade, shallow v...
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A Guide To Heat Pumps For Your Home Retrofit
The fourth installment in our home retrofitting series takes a look at heat pumps, in collaboration with Daikin, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of renewable heating and cooling solutions.We’ve talked about spotting the signs that your home needs an energy upgrade, the dif...
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A Guide to Solar Power For Your Home Retrofit
In part three of our home retrofitting series and how it effects your home insurance, we look at all things solar power with Kerry-owned One Stop Shop firm, Kingdom Installation.If you’ve been following our series, you’ll know that retrofitting your home can cut bills, re...
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Shallow vs. deep retrofit: which one is right for you?
In part two of our home retrofitting series, we’re going deeper into retrofitting approaches—this time with expert insights from Munster-based One Stop Shop provider, Insulex.So, you’ve decided your home needs an energy makeover—but how far should you go? For homeowners l...
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How To Tell If Your Home Needs a Retrofit - And What Your Options Are
The first in our five-part series exploring home retrofitting and how it effects your home insurance, brought to you in partnership with insulation specialists, Kore Systems.Wrapped in a blanket while watching TV, despite having the heating on full blast? You’re not alone...
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How to Maximise Your Driving Test Success in Ireland
Passing your driving test is a major milestone, opening up new opportunities and providing independence. But, did you know the test centre you choose can significantly impact your chances of success? With a backlog of 68,000 driving tests in Ireland and a wait time of up...
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New Driver Licence Rules for Car Insurance
Starting from 31st March 2025, important changes to car insurance in Ireland will take effect. To enhance road safety, the government now requires drivers to provide their driver number, along with the driver numbers of anyone named on their policy, when purchasing or ren...
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Are Ireland’s Homes Secure Enough?
A home isn’t just your greatest financial investment, it’s a sanctuary, a place to feel safe. However, our recent survey of 1,000 homeowners reveals that nearly one in five have suffered a break-in within the last five years. With An Garda Síochána warning burglaries tend...
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Questions to ask when viewing a house in Ireland
Arranging house viewings is an important part of house-buying or renting and a brilliant opportunity to see if a house is the right fit for you. House viewings also give you time to ask the agent or seller a few questions that will help you make your decision and perhaps...
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New Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme Announced
Would you like your home to be warmer and cheaper to run?If you’re looking for house insulation grants in Ireland or grants for home improvements to update the energy efficiency of your home, then the new Home Energy Upgrade Scheme might be of interest to you.What is the...
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Run Flats Vs Standard Tyres Everything You Need To Know
To enhance safety and performance, motor vehicle manufacturers are continuously looking to improve car systems and parts, through the use of advanced technology. Tyres have also undergone various innovations in order to provide added stability and utility on the roads. As...
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Top Benefits Of Home Security Cameras
Security cameras are increasingly becoming an essential part of our security setup in our homes, just as it is on business premises. Property owners are turning to security cameras to improve the security of their homes in light of prevailing security challenges. The curr...
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How to Determine the Value of your Car
With the day-to-day running of any vehicle, the value of the car may not be important. However, if you are considering selling, upgrading, or reshuffling your finances, the value of your vehicle will become important. Your car is usually the second largest purchase you'll...
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The Best Car Games to Keep Kids Entertained
Family road trips are an amazing way to spend quality time as a family at any time of the year. They are perfect for making memories, bonding, and storytelling before the holiday begins. The only problem is, kids can get bored and don't enjoy the long drive as much as pa...
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The Importance of having a Smoke Alarm in your Home
Fire is one of the deadliest risks that homeowners can face. Few people realise how quickly and easily a fire can start in the home. In the unfortunate event of a fire, you could risk losing your home to major damage, obtain serious injuries, the possibility of death, and...
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Essential Things you should keep in your Car
With the winter season fast approaching, now is a great time to get your car organised and in order. Whether you are driving to work or heading out for a long road trip away, no one ever expects long delays or to even break down, but these things do happen and drivers ten...
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Does a Good BER Rating Lower your Home Insurance Premium
Making your home more energy-efficient can help to reduce your carbon footprint and your fuel bills. The older the home, the lower the Building Energy Rating will be, therefore, the more energy it will take to heat your home. By making your home more energy-efficient you...
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The Cost of Charging an Electric Car in Ireland
Electric Vehicles on our Irish roads are multiplying every year and becoming increasingly popular in Ireland. According to SEAI, in July 2021, there were 35,000 electric vehicles, including hybrids in Ireland. With great incentives such as low motor tax and grants, we are...
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The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles
EV Electric Vehicles were first introduced worldwide in 1996. The General Motors EV1 was the world's first mass produced electric car. EVs are on the rise in popularity as manufacturers launch even more impressive battery powered alternatives to compete with traditional d...
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The Rules of Having a Learner Permit in Ireland
A learner permit was initially known as a provisional licence which has changed its name in recent years. It is an official document issued by the National Driver Licensing Service and is issued to drivers who are learning to drive. You are only allowed to drive on public...
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Calculating the Value of your Home Contents
If you are a homeowner, contents insurance will save you money in the event of any possessions or valuables being stolen, damaged or destroyed due to a fire, flood or other disaster.But to get a quote for contents insurance, you will need to know the total value of your c...
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Flat Roof House Insurance Information
As a homeowner, you may not have thought about the type of roof on your house unless it needed maintenance or repairing. The type of roof on your property can make a difference to your home insurance cost. If your home has a standard roof, it is likely to be cheaper to re...
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How to Exchange a UK or NI License for an Irish License
The European Union has agreed to an extension on Brexit which will see the UK leave the European Union on 31st January 2020 if agreed on mutually. If there is no deal made, for any Irish citizen who holds a UK/NI driving licence, then it will no longer be valid and you wi...
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Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Driving at night time can be that little bit more difficult than driving during the day, so it is essential to take more care and be more cautious. Given the roads can be a lot quieter, a big proportion of all accidents still occur during the hours of darkness. By learnin...
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Safety Tips for Driving with Your Dog
With the winter season fast approaching us, many people will travel by car more and bring their pets along with them. Even at any season or at any point, you will need to carry your dog with you in the car. Like any dog owner, your pet is not only just your pet, they are...
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Are Hybrid and Electric Cars Cheaper to Insure
Hybrid and Electric Cars are becoming increasingly popular among families in Ireland. More and more motorists are becoming attracted to their many benefits of eco-friendly motoring, grant schemes, easy to charge access points, and the increased reliability of the e-car. E...
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Benefits of Having a Dashcam in your Car
The dashboard camera, also known as the dashcam is now becoming a popular accessory in many vehicles. The main purpose of the camera is to record every image and sound while you are driving. These cameras can be installed on commercial vehicles, motorbikes, and passenger...
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How to Get Cheaper Car Insurance for First Time Drivers
You consider yourself a good driver, have chosen the car you drive wisely, and you are looking for cheap car insurance. As we all know, any first time and new driver 's insurance policy can be expensive. This can put new drivers in a difficult position if they are learnin...
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Tips for Buying your First Car
Deciding to buy your first ever car can be an exciting and daunting task. Whether you are getting a loan to finance it, you may have saved up for it, or maybe your parents are stepping in to buy you the car. There are so many things you need to consider such as the make a...
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How to avoid travel sickness on car journeys
With the summer holidays upon us, a time where children enjoy a long break ahead of them and for some of us this means a long car journey with the kids. There is nothing more that will dampen your happy memories of a trip to the countryside or a day by the beach than t...
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10 Tips to Pass your Driving Test
The key to passing your driving test is preparation, determination, and knowledge. Many people are very nervous before taking their driving test which is completely normal. If you have done your homework, practiced, and are fully prepared, there should be no issue when it...
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Driving Offences Ireland Explained
In Ireland every year, to drive a motor vehicle legally, thousands of people must be issued with a valid driving licence. These include cars, trucks, vans, motorbikes, agricultural machinery, and much more. To ensure a high standard of safety on our roads, anyone driving...
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The importance of having a Home Alarm System
Installing home alarm systems in Ireland can be expensive, but it’s an investment that enhances the security and safety of your home.Burglary or theft can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. A home alarm system or burglar alarm can save homeowners money in t...
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The Importance of Having a Car Alarm
Most vehicles today are manufactured with built-in car alarms however it is still a great idea to keep up to date with the latest developments and improvements. A lot of older security systems can be bypassed by experienced car thieves, this is why it is important to upgr...
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Penalty Points for Driving Offences Explained
In 2002, Ireland introduced the Penalty Points system for all driving offences. In 2006, Ireland also introduced a fixed charge fine for any motor vehicle driving offences. The government laws for penalty points are set out under the Road traffic act 2002. If you are gui...
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How to Reduce your Insurance Cost if you Have a Driving Conviction
Every year in Ireland, driving licences are issued to thousands of people who drive motor vehicles. These vehicles include Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Machinery, Vans, etc. To maintain the high standards of road safety, it is important that everyone understands the laws t...
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Why Compare Travel Insurance
No matter what trip you are planning abroad, it is important to stay protected and purchase travel insurance. Whether it is a single trip, multi trips around the world, or even a backpacker trip, having travel insurance is essential. Purchasing a travel insurance policy...
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Preparing for your NCT Tips
NCT stands for National Car Test. The days when you didn't have a valid NCT, involved a wink and a nod, and you promised to get the car tested, but everything has changed now. Since December 2014, if you drive without a valid NCT certificate, it means you are automati...
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Why having Home Insurance is Important
Owning your own home is costly and it may just be one of your biggest and valuable assets in your lifetime. Whether you are buying your own home, you have paid off your mortgage, or you may still be paying your mortgage which takes a chunk of your money every month, along...
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Protect your Home while you are on Holiday
Let's face it, no one wants to return home from holiday to realise that burglars called while they were away, but it is a sad reality for many! While no amount of preparation will prevent every break-in, a few simple steps can lower the risk of your home being targ...
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How to Protect Your Home from Flooding
Ireland is recognised in having to deal with many different weather conditions which can take its toll on your home. As we know, water damage from flooding has become a common problem in Ireland. Here in this blog, I am going to outline some simple tips that can be put in...
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Prevent Your Car Being Stolen
How to Prevent Your Car from Being Stolen At Quotedevil, we have put together a short list of useful tips to help you make your vehicle less of a target to potential thieves and vandals. We know some may seem a bit obvious but as always you can never be too careful ! A...
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Ten Cheapest Cars to Insure in Ireland this Year
Generally speaking these days, the newer and smaller the car the cheaper the insurance policy will be. Newer cars are considered a lot safer than older ones and insurers look favourably on newer cars with small engines and electric vehicles. If you're looking for a cheap...
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Keeping Your Home Safe this Christmas
Whether you are staying at home or going abroad for Christmas it is very important to keep your home safe and secure. We have put together a convenient little guide in order to help you do just that. We know that Christmas is a very busy time for most, from buying present...
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Irish Winter Road Safety Tips
Regularly check your Tyres It is very important to check the tread depth of your tyres especially during the winter months. Thread depth on all tyres must be a minimum of 1.6mm in accordance with Irish law. You need to make sure you change your tyres before they go belo...
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Protecting Property Storm Damage
In light of Ireland's recent bout of bad weather and in the wake of Hurricane Ophelia and Storm Brian, it has never been a better time to make sure your home has the right insurance cover in the event it is damaged by a storm. In order to safeguard the value of your prope...
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Cost Car Insurance Ireland
Motor Insurance costs shot up hugely in The Republic of Ireland over the last few years with some customers seeing the price of their policy increase by almost 70%. Why did this happen? The list of reasons is long and complex but can be directly linked to under-pricing in...
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Taking your car on Holiday
The recent unsettled weather has lots of us looking forward to going on holiday somewhere nice and sunny. For many people, that means taking the car to the continent. Driving holidays can be great. It's easier to pack and the car gives us freedom to explore when abroad....
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Drink Driving Rules
We recently posted on Facebook that there will be changes to the drink driving rules. We were amazed at how many people were confused about the current limits. A lot of people were not aware that the lowest penalty included penalty points. Others did not realise that the...
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Tips for the home in early Spring
It's early February, traditionally considered the start of Spring in Ireland. As the days get longer a lot of people will be starting to think of the annual spring clean. The spring clean is great for getting the house looking its best but there are some jobs which y...
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Types of motor insurance policies
Types of motor insurance With insurance premiums having gone up by so much over the past few years, everyone is wondering how they can save money on their policy. You've taken the right first step if you have asked us to get a quote for you. We contact 14 insurer...
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Halloween Precautions
Halloween, it's a great time of the year! Kids get loads of treats and we all have an excuse to dress up. All that good fun also helps ease us into the changing of the clocks and the shorter days. As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches, we'll see longer evenings and un...
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Prepare Your Home For Winter
You know the story: "Prevention is better than cure".While home insurance is there to make things better in the event of accidental damage, it is cheaper, easier and safer to prevent damage in the first place. Use the 5 tips below to make your home safer before the Winter...
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Autumn and Winter Driving Tips
As we say goodbye to the summer season, the long stretch in the evenings becomes shorter and mornings darker. The weather gets a bit chillier and we should be mindful of the inevitable cold weather coming. Accidents are known to increase as the weather changes, so we woul...
