13 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Make sure all external doors and windows are fitted with secure, key-operated locks Keep your home insurance policy up to date Have any defective or faulty locks replaced immediately Keep your keys out of sight and avoid keeping them near the door or near the letterbox where they could be easily...
Read more → 05 Feb 2019
Posted by Chris Jones 
Bike security means more than just locking it up in public. Since 2016, more than 14,000 bikes have been stolen in Ireland, worth an estimated €2m. And while most have been stolen on public streets, you may be surprised to learn that almost a third have been stolen from their owners’ homes. So what...
Read more → 05 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With over 100 years of experience of operating in Ireland, AA Rescue is not only Ireland’s largest breakdown assistance provider, but also a brand you can count on no matter when or where you experience car troubles. AA Rescue provides nationwide breakdown assistance and ensures that all our patrols...
Read more → 01 Feb 2019
Posted by Chris Jones 
We know that many of you are frustrated by poor driving habits on our motorways – the huge response to our Facebook post about a middle-lane hogger in the UK is proof of that. So, here’s a reminder about how to use motorway lanes correctly… The basics The maximum speed limit on a motorway is 120km...
Read more → 28 Jan 2019
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 → 30 Oct 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
You don’t need a master’s degree from Home Buying University to know that buying a house is expensive. Quite apart from mortgage repayments, before you’ve even stepped foot over your new threshold you have to pay out for stamp duty, solicitor's fees, survey fees and seemingly arbitrary ‘administration...
Read more → 18 Oct 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
As an airline passenger, you are covered by EU law if your flight is cancelled or delayed, or if you are not permitted to board the plane after you’ve checked in. You may be entitled to re-routing, refunds and, in some cases, compensation. This is provided for by EU Regulation 261/2004, which applies...
Read more → 17 Oct 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe
Investing in your home security by fitting a house alarm will help secure your home and offer you peace of mind. It may also help reduce the cost of your home insurance - making it a steal! (See what we did there?) With AA Home Insurance, a discount of up to 12.5% is available where an NSAI-approved...
Read more → 04 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
While the main holiday season may be behind us, many people are stilling planning a trip abroad in the weeks and months ahead hoping to visit snowy mountain-tops, fit in a spot of Christmas shopping, or just take a weekend city-break. If you are planning a getaway this winter, then it's important that...
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...
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