03 Dec 2014
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
Drivers claim automated cars are “safety issue” Nearly half of Over 65s welcome new technology, while millennials most wary Irish motorists will need some convincing before trying driver-less cars according to a survey carried out by AA Membership. Seventy percent of Irish people say they...
Read more → 19 Nov 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Written by Conor Faughnan Oil prices are falling. Crude oil is down by about 20% since June 2014 which has a lot of people wondering why pump prices haven't decreased in the same manner. The answer? Mainly, tax. However the Euro has also weakened against the dollar, taking away some of the gains,...
Read more → 14 Nov 2014
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
(Our latest press release) Limerick drivers most likely to lock their doors in “unsavoury areas” 82% of women in Ireland feel some degree of fear whilst driving alone, according to a survey carried out by AA Motor Insurance. With high-profile reports of attacks making headlines across the country...
Read more → 13 Nov 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
It's been an extremely busy afternoon for both the AA Roadwatch crew and our AA Patrol force who have already attended 25 Members whose cars have either become stuck in flood water or have broken down due to water in take. We're also expecting many more call outs as the side effects aren't always...
Read more → 06 Nov 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Petrol stretching, the practice of adding up to 10pc of kerosene to petrol isn’t a new phenomenon. Customs officials north and south of the border have known about the problem for years. However in recent months we’ve received many calls from anguished motorists hailing in particular from the west,...
Read more → 04 Nov 2014
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
A welcome victory but AA fear State’s measures still not enough to put fuel-gangs out of business The incidence of diesel laundering may have reduced somewhat this year but as today’s raid in Monaghan shows it is still a very active criminal enterprise. Criminal gangs are enjoying a bonanza...
Read more → 17 Oct 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Following the stricking out of almost 100 speeding convictions detected by 'Go Safe' vans by a judge in Ennis the spot lights has been turned on the effectiveness of the network and legislative issues relating to the chain of evidence. Last night our Director of Consumer Affairs, Conor Faughnan, was in the Prime...
Read more → 16 Oct 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Busy start to October for our AA Patrols The mercury has begun to drop and we've had a few stormy days this October so it's time to do those boring winter car care checks. Our Patrols have had a busy start to the month; they've attended 300 more breakdowns within the first fortnight than they...
Read more → 14 Oct 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
AA PLEASED TO HEAR MINISTER STATE ‘NO INCREASES FOR FUEL, VRT OR MOTOR TAX’ The AA was pleased to hear Finance Minister Michael Noonan explicitly state during his budget speech that there is to be no increase in taxes on petrol, diesel, VRT or Motor tax. “We were obviously pleased to hear Minister...
Read more → 03 Oct 2014
Posted by Arwen Foley 
By Arwen Foley Working beside the AA Rescue Call Centre, you hear all about the woes of Members who find themselves broken down at the side of the road. However, you never really think that you’re going to be at the other end of that phone. In my 7 years in AA Roadwatch, I’ve only ever had to call...
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