Sometimes long journeys are unavoidable and while a bit of company is always nice, there will be times when you’ll just have to go it alone. But fear not: the team here at GMHD.ie have come up with a list of helpful tips to get you to your destination safely.

1. Be positive

Long drives can be daunting when you’re on your own but try your best to stay positive. Be optimistic about the trip and it’s far more likely to be an enjoyable experience.

2. Stock up

Bring plenty of water and healthy snacks such as fruit. Stay away from salty foods like...

It hasn’t been a terrible winter weather-wise but temperatures have dipped in recent days and the next period of extreme cold might be just around the corner. The team here at GMHD.ie have compiled a list of helpful tips to help you protect your home.

Extreme cold can wreak havoc on your pipes, damage the exterior of your house and drive up your energy bills. Hopefully these pointers will help you protect your property and perhaps save you a bit of money in the process.

Your pipes

Cold weather can put a real strain on your pipes. Here are some way...

Unsurprisingly, with the long, dark nights and icy conditions, winter is by far the most dangerous time of year to drive. Here are some helpful DOs and DON’Ts to make sure you make it home safely this Christmas.

DO… drive with your lights on. Visibility can be poor at this time of year so it’s vital you can see and be seen.

DON’T… overtake snow ploughs or gritting vehicles. They may be slow but you can be sure the road ahead is far more dangerous.

DO… clean your lights and windows. There’s no point having headlights if they’re covered over with snow o...

Two-thirds of suspicious claims dropped once Gardaí get involved

Two-thirds of insurance claims ended up being withdrawn once the claimant discovered that the gardaí were investigating, new figures have revealed.

Insurance Ireland's fraud group alerted gardaí to a number of cases that they believed to be potentially fraudulent and after officers called to the home of each claimant, most of the claims were dropped.

Insurance Minister Michael D'Arcy says this is the correct way to tackle fraud.

"Two-thirds of the claims that they have ch...

Minister: Exaggerations are a bigger problem than fraudulent claims

Minister of State Michael D’Arcy has told an Oireachtas committee that the exaggeration of insurance claims by motorists is a much bigger problem than fraud.

The insurance industry had major problems with exaggerated claims, fraud, and excessive pay-outs, Mr D’Arcy told the Oireachtas finance committee last Thursday.

Mr D’Arcy added that the average cost of motor premiums had fallen by more than 20%. The Oireachtas committee was discussing the issue of premium costs ...

A new Central Bank survey has found that a whopping 42% of Irish consumers switched to a new provider at their last renewal date.

The findings also revealed that price is the most important factor for 80% of Irish insurance consumers, which perhaps explains why such a large amount of people are shopping around and opting to go with a different provider.

Trawling the internet for quotes can be a long and drawn out process but at GMHD.ie, we do all the hard work for you. Simply get a Quick Quote online in 60 seconds and we’ll compare prices from over 20 d...

It’s getting cold out there but that doesn’t mean you have to pack in the exercise. Going for a run can be great for your body and mind and although it might be a bit easier when the weather is more pleasant, you can still go for a jog when it’s a bit more chilly.

1. Wear the right clothing.

Shorts and a vest might not be a good call at this time of year. Layer up and cover those extremities. Be careful not to overcompensate, though; your body will heat up as you run so take that into account. The ground may be slick or icy so it’s important to also wea...

It’s still a few weeks to Halloween but this is one ghost story you’ll want to hear right now.

Irish drivers have been warned by industry experts that their insurance will be cancelled if they buy policies for cash from “ghost brokers”. It turns out people have been taking out motor insurance policies based on falsified documents before selling them on to motorists looking for cheaper insurance.

Four people have been arrested and more than 600 policies will now be cancelled following an investigation into ghost brokers operating in Dublin.

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There’s still no sign of the flying cars predicted by 80s movies but the motor industry is bringing out futuristic tech at an incredible rate. Here are some of the more interesting innovations expected to be rolled out in the coming years.

1. Cars that talk to each other

Just like that car movie about cars, Cars, cars of the future may be able to communicate with one another. But instead of heading off on madcap adventures together, cars with V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication will be able to share information about their location and trajectory, he...