05 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Driving during the winter season can be more challenging than at any other time the year as weather conditions can change drastically over the course of a single day. The combination of changing weather, reduced daylight and the increased risk of fatigue kicking in during the pre and post-work commute...
Read more → 03 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Of all the seasons, winter can be the most taxing for your car. Not only can weather conditions change unexpectedly, but the chill in the air can have a significant impact on your car. While we’re all hoping to avoid a repeat of Storm Emma, some combination of snow, frost or ice is to be expected meaning...
Read more → 29 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Breakdown cover entitles you to assistance at the roadside should you experience car trouble, meaning you don’t need to worry about what to do if you experience a breakdown. If you’re an AA member and you breakdown, you can simple call us and we’ll fix your vehicle by the roadside or, if it needs...
Read more → 20 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
On the heels of Storm Helene and Storm Ali, AA Ireland is urging motorists to ensure their car is winter ready and that they have a plan in place in the event of a car breakdown as weather conditions take a turn for the worst. The warning comes the day after Storm Ali affected parts of Ireland, with...
Read more → 16 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Almost a fifth of Irish motorists have locked their keys inside their vehicle at some stage in their driving career according to recent research. In response to a survey of over 5,000 motorists undertaken by AA Rescue, a breakdown assistance provider, 19.35% of respondents stated that since beginning...
Read more → 29 Aug 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
‘Back to School’ season is officially upon us and with it many of us will see our morning travel patterns change slightly. While you may be busy coping with children desperately trying to avoid the fact that they’ll soon be back in the classroom, it’s important that you plan ahead for the return...
Read more → 06 Jul 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
DRIVING ON WET ROADS AFTER A HEATWAVE Here comes the science part… If sunny weather is a distant cousin from America who visits every ten years, rain is our neighbour who drops in every ten minutes and doesn’t know when to leave. Irish people know rain but most of us don’t know what happens...
Read more → 29 Jun 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
A cool car parked in sunlight in this weather will have the internal temperature rise from 18 degrees to 47 degrees in just 30 minutes. The dramatic rise was demonstrated by the AA in a short video filmed at their Central Garage in Dublin. https://youtu.be/TaYwZlFtMtQ “It was dangerously hot for a small...
Read more → 15 Mar 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Motorists are being advised to drive with extra caution over the St. Patrick’s weekend, as Met Eireann has warned of a low risk of snow in parts of the east and south-east. While any expected snowfall is expected to be relatively minor, combined with route disruptions because of festivals and a higher...
Read more → 14 Feb 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
You're more likely to break down in bad weather. There's more risk of delays too, but not necessarily in the way you'd expect. If vehicles ahead lose control – a jack-knifed lorry for example – you won't be able to get through, no matter how well equipped your car is with winter tyres or chains. ...
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