Fuel Prices Remain Stable Despite Soaring Oil Costs
In welcome news for Irish motorists, petrol and diesel costs have remained largely unchanged month-on-month despite significant increases in crude oil costs. According to the latest monthly AA Fuel Prices survey a litre of petrol costs on average 138.2c across Ireland, a drop of 0.1c from December 2017 prices. Meanwhile, diesel owners can no expect to […]
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1 in 12 Involved in an Incident/Near Miss due to Alcohol
Almost 1 in 12 Irish motorists have been involved in a collision or experienced a near miss as a result of a road user operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. A recent AA Car Insurance survey of over 6,000 motorists found that 7.39% of those surveyed had been involved in a near […]
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Do I need Breakdown Cover?
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 repair […]
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AA Warns Motorists To Exercise Caution as Temperatures Dip
Motorists are being advised to slow down in the coming days as Met Eireann warns of a risk of snow, ice and frost across the country, particularly in northern counties. In advance of the cold spell motorists are being urged to adapt their driving accordingly, including slowing down on affected routes and being on the […]
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Fuel Prices End Year at Highest Level for 2017
The average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel in Ireland continued to rise in December 2017, according to recent analysis from AA Ireland – with both fuels ending the year at their highest per litre cost. According to the AA’s monthly fuel prices survey a litre of petrol now costs an average of […]
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Parents Warned to Prep Cars ahead of School Return
Motorists are being advised to check the condition of their car this weekend, ahead of the end of the school Christmas holidays, with AA Rescue warning that next Monday could be a particularly busy day for breakdowns. In advance of the return of the school run, parents are being advised to start their car for […]
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5.3% Increase in Car Breakdowns Reported in 2017
The number of Irish motorists experiencing a breakdown has increased by 5.3% year on year according to AA Ireland’s Annual Breakdown Review. This follows a 4.3% increase in the number of breakdowns record in 2016. According to recent figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, new car sales in Ireland fell by 10.2% […]
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Time for Ireland to Legislate for Self-Driving Cars, AA Warns
Now is the time for proper legislation on the use of autonomous and self-driving cars to be introduced if Ireland is to avoid falling behind in preparing for the future of motoring, AA Ireland has warned. A recent AA Car Insurance survey of over 5,000 people found that while a majority of motorists believe that […]
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AA New Year Message
Hard to believe that, after all the rush and excitement, Christmas is behind us for another year. All of us here at the AA hope it was a relaxing and enjoyable one. With Christmas now in the rear-view mirror we look forward to a 2018 where improving road safety will remain a priority. As we […]
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7 New Year’s Driving Resolutions to Make 2018 a Safer Year
While many of us focus on ideas like weight loss or travelling more when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year can be a great time to make some changes to your driving to ensure a safe 2018 on the roads. Never drink and drive: While we have come a […]
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