AA To The Rescue as Pokémon Go Leaves Driver Stranded
The goal of becoming the very best, like no-one ever was came at a price for one Waterford driver as they were left with a flat battery after leaving their car radio and lights on while playing Pokémon Go. After getting caught up in the hunt to ‘Catch them all,’ the driver lost track of […]
AA To The Rescue as Pokémon Go Leaves Driver Stranded
The goal of becoming the very best, like no-one ever was came at a price for one Waterford driver as they were left with a flat battery after leaving their car radio and lights on while playing Pokémon Go. After getting caught up in the hunt to ‘Catch them all,’ the driver lost track of […]
AA expects 1500 breakdowns over May Bank Holiday
AA Rescue is preparing for up to 300 breakdowns a day in what the breakdown assistance provider expects to be one of the busiest weekends of the year on Irish roads. According to the AA, the number of breakdowns occurring on Irish roads over past May Bank Holiday periods had been steadily decreasing, up until […]
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Four new car breakdowns a day for AA Rescue
The AA is reminding motorists that new cars are still vulnerable to breakdowns after attending to over 4 a day in January alone. An analysis of AA Rescue assignments for the month of January reveals how they were called out to fix 128 brand new 161-registered vehicles. Last month also saw them attend to 741 breakdowns of cars […]
Learning to drive this year? Here’s what you need to know:
Whether you’ve been waiting to get behind the wheel for as long as you can remember or are learning to drive out of necessity, getting the knack for driving can be tough. It takes practice, patience and perseverance to get it right. So you’ve done all the necessities. You’ve passed your theory test, gotten that […]
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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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Almost 75% fall in cross-border Christmas shopping this year
The number of people opting to do their Christmas shopping in Northern Ireland this year has plummeted to 7% – a quarter of what it once was in 2008, new figures show. An AA Membership survey of over 5,500 people reveals that since the economic recession in 2008, the overall figure for those travelling across […]
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Flat batteries: the number 1 cause of Irish breakdowns
Flat batteries are the most common cause of a breakdown at any time of year, but particularly so in winter says AA Rescue. Flat batteries account for nearly 25 per cent of breakdowns in Ireland, according to the findings of our most recent Annual Breakdown Review. AA Rescue reports that a breakdown in batteries can […]
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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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