04 Jan 2019
Posted by Chris Jones 
There are lots of things you can do as a driver to reduce your fuel consumption – and lighten the load on your wallet! Accelerate gently The harder you accelerate, the more fuel you use. Use your right foot lightly to move off and get up to speed, and you’ll make savings. Easy on the brakes Sharp...
Read more → 11 Jan 2017
Posted by Adrian Harmon 
Compiled by Adrian Harmon and Noel Byrne, AA Roadwatch Buses, Trams and Taxis Accomodation Things to Do Places to Eat Useful Contacts Discounts Buses, Trams and Taxis If you’re staying in the city centre, you’ll probably make your way around Edinburgh on foot but you could...
Read more → 27 Nov 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Unless you have been living in the Bahamas over the last week or so, you may have noticed winter’s chill creeping in. The AA is urging motorists to drive with extra care ahead of windy weather conditions forecasted for this weekend. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning[1] from 6am tomorrow...
Read more → 06 Nov 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Flat batteries are the most common cause of a breakdown at any time of year, but particularly so in winter says AA Rescue. Flat batteries account for nearly 25 per cent of breakdowns in Ireland, according to the findings of our most recent Annual Breakdown Review. AA Rescue reports that a breakdown...
Read more → 26 Mar 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
If you're in need of a quick recap on how to modify your driving for snow and ice read on... Drive only as fast as conditions allow, and remember that stopping distances are up to ten times longer in ice and snow; Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving in heavy snow. Wear comfortable, dry shoes:...
Read more → 25 Mar 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
We were delighted to open up a copy of today's Examiner and read a highly complimentary piece by Terry Prone about our Patrols who certainly had their hands full during the recent bout of stormy weather. To read the piece click here: 'No roadside rescue as candidates weather the storm on the doorstep.' If...
Read more → 08 Mar 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
School run mum and dads in Ireland could be providing as much as €10 billion worth of free lifts, equivalent to a quarter of our nation’s bailout debt burden, by the time their children reach the age of 15 according to a hypothetical calculation carried out by the AA. The AA also shares that the majority...
Read more → 04 Mar 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Read our latest press release below: Following a slow start to 2013 in terms of new car sales compared to 2012, the AA have released findings which suggest that as many as 79% of drivers in Ireland are planning to hold onto their current vehicle for as long as possible. (more…)
Read more → 03 Dec 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Read our latest news release below: Incidents of motorists accidentally putting the wrong fuel type in their cars would appear to have increased slightly this year according to the AA’s annual breakdown review, their yearly analysis of breakdowns attended by their patrols. The AA also shares that...
Read more → 26 Nov 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Two years to the day since the beginning of the “big freeze”, AA is calling on drivers to take care and look after their cars as we face into the shortest, coldest days of the year. While drivers are much more likely to be daunted by a dump of snow or thick ice, the AA points out that the number...
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