23 Dec 2013
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
Santa is not the only one who can’t afford a breakdown on Christmas morning. Every year the AA helps motorists whose cars threaten to ruin the day. “Of course the roads are very busy in the run-up to Christmas but you would be surprised how many people are on the move on the day itself.” Says...
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 → 21 Jan 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
A cool start to Monday meant a busy start to the week for AA Patrols who had attended their average daily workload by lunchtime the organisation reports. This follows an equally busy weekend with more than 1,000 stranded Members calling for assistance between Friday and Sunday, with flat batteries...
Read more → 28 Nov 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill Advice from AA Patrols on driving in Fog: Use your dipped headlights at all times plus your windscreen wipers and demisters. Familiarize yourself with your front and rear fog lights. Know how to switch them on and off and use them only when appropriate. Beware of other drivers not using headlights....
Read more → 12 Oct 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Our latest press release: The AA is calling on motorists not to become complacent this autumn as regards car maintenance despite a relatively mild season last year. While we all hope that we won’t see a winter like 2010 again this year the AA points out that winter is always, without exception, their...
Read more → 25 Sep 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
It was a particularly busy day for our Patrols yesterday and on into this morning as a result of the wet weather. We were called to several AA Members in the Dublin area who were involved in road traffic collisions mainly due to skidding on the excess surface water. There was also a lot of incidents...
Read more → 06 Sep 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill The AA which experienced its usual back to school spike in callouts on Monday, 28% above its daily average, is taking the opportunity of the start of the school run season to remind parents to pull over somewhere safe if they need to attend to their children. The reminder comes following new statistics...
Read more → 15 Aug 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill Following spells of localized flooding and excess surface water, AA Rescue who have been particularly busy in Cork this morning, is advising motorists whose vehicles have been partially or fully submerged in flood water to check their vehicles for signs of damage. “It was a hideous morning...
Read more → 02 Aug 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
AA Patrols who are preparing for up to 1,500 breakdown call outs over the weekend and who report a marked year on year increase in motorway breakdowns, are reminding those who will be driving with an extra load this bank holiday to make sure it’s securely fastened. They’re also advising drivers...
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