What to do if you misfuel
If you’ve accidentally put the wrong fuel in your car, don’t turn on the ignition or start the engine. This will circulate the contaminated fuel and increase the risk of expensive damage. ‘Misfuelling’ seems to be associated particularly with the growth in diesel car sales. Modern diesels are so quiet it’s easy to forget you’re […]
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Top 10 vital car checks
The most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of breakdown is to get your car serviced to the manufacturer’s schedule and specification. Beyond regular servicing the following simple checks will help you to enjoy safe, worry-free motoring. Tyres Know the correct tyre pressures for your car and check them at least every two […]
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Press Release: AA’s 5 key reforms to cut car insurance costs
Industry transparency, regulatory changes and zero tolerance for fraud are required to tackle a growing crisis that will cost Irish motorists over €300 million in extra premium costs this year, according to the AA. The motoring organisation has identified five key areas where urgent action is needed to reduce the cost of car insurance for the […]
Press Release: AA’s 5 key reforms to cut motor insurance costs
Industry transparency, regulatory changes and zero tolerance for fraud are required to tackle a growing crisis that will cost Irish motorists over €300 million in extra premium costs this year, according to the AA. The motoring organisation has identified five key areas where urgent action is needed to reduce the cost of motor insurance for […]
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#AAHotel Recipe: Banana parfait with toffee sauce & toasted pecans
Set in the 13th century surrounds of the leafy coastal suburb of Clontarf, Fahrenheit Grill at Clontarf Castle has been awarded a much deserved second AA Rosette – and with this sweet dessert recipe it’s not hard to see why. AA Rosettes are awarded solely for the quality of the restaurant’s cooking that demonstrates consistent […]
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Why we need to drop windscreen discs, now
Number-plate recognition technology for gardai is the way we need to go, writes Conor Faughnan Have a look at your windscreen. You are obliged by law to find space on it for the most wasteful and counter-productive pieces of paper imaginable: the tax, insurance and NCT discs. Those discs have literally become worse than useless. […]
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Avoid these common breakdown hazards
The key to avoiding a breakdown is good and regular maintenance together with an understanding of what’s most likely to go wrong. The number of models and complexity of modern cars mean that AA patrols are called on to deal with thousands of different faults. These are the most common though, and have been for […]
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Everything you need to know about car tyres for safe winter driving
Four small patches of rubber each about the size of your hand are the only parts of the car in touch with the road so as we approach winter having the right tyres, in good condition and correctly inflated is very important for your safety. Regular checks and maintenance help to make tyres last longer, […]
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Your AA winter motoring checklist
You’re more likely to break down in a bad weather. There’s more risk of delays too, but not necessarily in the way you’d expect. If vehicles ahead lose control – a jack-knifed lorry for example – you won’t be able to get through no matter how well equipped your car is with winter tyres or […]
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How to bleed a radiator
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you’ll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head […]
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