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 → 23 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Less than 40% of motorists would stop and offer assistance to a driver who has experienced a car breakdown according to a recent survey. In response to a survey of over 5,000 motorists undertaken by AA Rescue, the breakdown assistance wing of AA Ireland, 38.79% of respondents indicated that in the event...
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 → 19 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
When driving in strong winds it's important to adapt your behaviour to the weather conditions that present themselves. Particularly, motorists should be on the lookout for vulnerable road users who could be blown off course and for fallen trees which could cause significant damage. To help you stay safe...
Read more → 17 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution in the coming days as large amounts of rainfall are expected as the remnants of tropical Storm Helene pass over Ireland. The warning to motorists came after Met Eireann extended a Status Yellow – Rainfall warning to five counties, Galway,...
Read more → 17 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With predicitons of possible localised flooding in parts of the west of Ireland in the next 24-48 hours as a result of ex-Tripcal Storm Helene, it's no harm to follow AA Roadwatch bulletins on tweets for advice on flooded stretches of road. If flooding does occur, the best bet is to avoid badly...
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 → 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...
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