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Irvine is in North Ayrshire, where people drove 0.44 billion miles in 2021. The town is served by the A78 road from Greenock to Prestwick, the A737 to Kilmarnock and Edinburgh, and the A736 to Glasgow. The use of High Street and Bank Street by vehicles is restricted to buses, servicing vehicles and taxis from 7am to 7pm. Irvine railway station is on the Ayrshire Coast Line, and Stagecoach operates most bus services in the town.

Since Irvine is on the coast, cars may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. Irvine is also in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the nearby countryside, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.