Men “more confident” at car repairs, despite more calls for breakdown assistance
Men in Ireland are almost twice as confident as women when it comes to routine car repairs – despite putting in more calls for breakdown assistance. According to an AA Membership survey of over 4,500 motorists, an average confidence rate in men of 73 percent means most of them don’t think twice about tackling repairs […]
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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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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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AA Membership poll reveals: Most will hang on to current car for as long as possible
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…
AA Car servicing – 7 days a week (Even Paddy’s Day!)
Just a quick reminder to any of our Members who are due to have their car serviced that our revolutionary and super convenient AA Car Servicing is available 7 days a week, including evenings. We’ll even come out on a bank holiday (we servi…