05 Jan 2020
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
A country-wide analysis of almost 130,000 AA Rescue assignments has revealed that motorists are continuing to wrangle with worn-out batteries and electrical faults, which combined caused almost one in four breakdowns reported to AA Rescue this year. According to recent figures from the Society of the Irish...
Read more → 01 Jan 2020
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
AA Ireland has highlighted the need for government to introduce additional incentives to encourage people to purchase electric cars, after a recent survey by the organisation that diesel-powered cars remain the most popular option for those looking at purchasing a new vehicle in 2020. In response...
Read more → 29 Dec 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Motorists with a passenger in labour, on their way to the airport, or en-route to hospital were among some of the most poorly-timed car breakdowns last year (2018) a recent analysis has found. While there’s no such thing as a good time for your car to breakdown, an analysis of 2018 breakdowns reported...
Read more → 22 Dec 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
AA Ireland has issued a warning to motorists of the danger of driving the morning after a night out, after a recent survey by the organisation found a significant number of motorists have driven while hungover and unsure of whether they were still over the legal blood-alcohol limit. According to a recent...
Read more → 18 Dec 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Motorists are being warned to expect a significant increase in traffic on main routes on Friday afternoon and into the weekend as a large volume of motorists undertake cross-country journeys to visit family for Christmas. According to AA Ireland, traffic levels in Ireland have been at their heaviest...
Read more → 16 Dec 2019
Posted by Lauren Beehan 
‘Tis the season of late-night parties, last-minute shopping trips and long journeys home. Whether you’re looking to get home late after your Christmas parties, to avoid long delays and busy car parks, or to get to work over the festive period, you’ll need these details of extra services and schedule...
Read more → 15 Dec 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Motorists and homeowners are being encouraged to be security-aware in the weeks leading up to Christmas to help reduce their risk of a car break-in or home burglary. With both the shopping and Christmas party seasons in mind, the AA is encouraging people to be careful when leaving their car or home...
Read more → 08 Dec 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Over a quarter of Irish consumers intend on doing at least some of their Christmas shopping outside of the state this year, according to a recent survey. In response to a recent AA Rescue survey of over 6,000 of its insurance customers and members, almost 1 in 10 Irish respondents (9.17%) stated that...
Read more → 29 Nov 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Whether you’ve bagged a few Black Friday bargains or you’re yet to get around to starting your Christmas shopping, now is the time to make home security a priority and keep your new purchases or gifts safe. Between burglaries, weather damage, and potential fires, there can be an increased risk of your...
Read more → 26 Nov 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
A recent report has found that 42% of home insurance claims relating to burglary are made between October and January meaning now is the time to make sure your home is fully secure. The combination of darker evenings and busy winter schedules means that burglars will be on the lookout for potential opportunities...
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