10 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Motorists are being urged to adapt their driving in the coming days and to be on the lookout for vulnerable road users as high winds are expected to hit Ireland from Thursday night through to Saturday. In advance of Storm Callum, Met Eireann have issued a Status Orange wind warning for coastal counties,...
Read more → 09 Oct 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
The AA is glad to see that there is no tax increase on fuel in the Budget. The organisation had warned that it would have been a fiscally punitive but environmentally pointless measure. “Fuel is already hyper-taxed as it is,” says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “A tax-free litre...
Read more → 05 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Calling it Carbon does not make a tax environmental - AA Calls for Fair Budget Calling a tax ‘Carbon’ does not make it an environmental measure according to the AA as it warns government in advance of the Budget not to forget those who rely on their car to commute to work and those already struggling...
Read more → 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 → 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 → 18 Sep 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Here’s a frightening statistic – on average, 70 people die and a further 370 are seriously injured every day on Europe’s roads. Here in Ireland, 111 people have died on our roads this year to date, an 18% decrease on the same period last year but still far too many. If this trend continues, 44 more...
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