AA deals with keys locked inside cars 6 times a day
The AA deals with keys accidentally locked inside cars well over 2,000 times a year according to data released by the motoring organisation today. “Every time someone calls us to report it they are embarrassed and feel as if they are the biggest eejit in Ireland.” Says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “But it […]
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Back to work means busiest day of the year for Car Breakdowns
With the New Year barely three days old AA Rescue is reporting that it has probably already had its busiest morning of 2017: the first day back for the bulk of the Irish workforce.The January return is often the single busiest day of the whole calendar year for car breakdowns as cars that have been […]
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AA Roadwatch warns of traffic build-up as Christmas nears
Despite the unusually mild weather experienced so far, driving home for Christmas is still likely to cause some issues for motorists as AA Roadwatch warn drivers to expect jammed roads in the final days before Christmas. According to the traffic information provider, traffic levels in Ireland have been at their heaviest in recent years and […]
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Christmas Shopping: Cross-border Trips on the Rise
The weakness of sterling is probably the key factor behind an upsurge in shoppers planning a trip to Northern Ireland or Great Britain in advance of Christmas, according to the AA. In an AA Membership poll of over 9,000 people, over a quarter of those surveyed (25.41%) said they intended on leaving the country between […]
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Fog Lights: 80% of Motorists View Under-Use as Major Issue
Improper use of fog lights by other road users is a key concern of motorists during the winter period, with over 80% holding the view that fog lights are under used by other drivers – research carried out by AA Ireland has found. In an AA Motor Insurance Survey of over 9,000 people, 46.75% of […]
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Christmas shopping in Northern Ireland – the AA Roadwatch guide
Over the coming weeks, thousands of Irish bargain-hunters are likely to make the trip to Northern Ireland to do their Christmas shopping. Last year, 12% of over 9,000 respondents to an AA membership poll said they intended on doing just that. With the pound remaining weak as the UK gets to grips with Brexit, we expect at […]
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Download the free AA app
AA Ireland has been rescuing people at the roadside for over 100 years, and with the AA app we are the only Irish breakdown company that allows you to be rescued without even making a call. It’s absolutely free and available for iOS or Android – download it below: Hassle-free rescue With the AA app, […]
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Download the free AA app
AA Ireland has been rescuing people at the roadside for over 100 years, and with the AA app we are the only Irish breakdown company that allows you to be rescued without even making a call. It’s absolutely free and available for iOS or Android – download it below: Hassle-free rescue With the AA app, […]
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Halloween: AA urges motorists to take extra precautions
Motorists Warned of Hallowe’en Driving Dangers In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Halloween, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while driving as conditions worsen over the coming weeks. While there is little risk of significant weather events currently, the changing of the clocks and the start of the winter […]
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AA Warns of Road Safety Risk Posed by Reduced Daylight
With darker nights on the horizon AA Ireland is urging motorists to be on the lookout for vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians, when driving in the coming months. On Sunday, October 30 the clocks will go back by one hour making the morning commute easier for most, but increasing the risk for […]
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