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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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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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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Why should you trust AA Rescue when you breakdown?
With over 100 years of experience of operating in Ireland, AA Rescue is not only Ireland’s largest breakdown assistance provider, but also a brand you can count on no matter when or where you experience car troubles. AA Rescue provides nationwide breakdown assistance and ensures that all our patrols receive regular training to the highest […]
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What do my dashboard warning lights mean?
Most drivers will have a fair idea of what their dashboard warning lights look like, but do you know what they all mean? And more importantly, what to do if they start blinking at you? If one comes on while you’re driving, it’s important to stop somewhere safe as soon as you can. However, that’s […]
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What do my dashboard warning lights mean?
Most drivers will have a fair idea of what their dashboard warning lights look like, but do you know what they all mean? And more importantly, what to do if they start blinking at you? If one comes on while you’re driving, it’s important to stop somewhere safe as soon as you can. However, that’s […]
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8 in 10 Motorists call for Stronger Legislation on Rickshaws
Almost 80% of motorists have expressed concerns about the dangers posed by rickshaws in the cities across Ireland, recent research has found. The survey was completed by almost 5,000 people, and an overwhelming majority of respondents stated that they believed the use of rickshaws in Ireland needs to be further regulated. In response to an […]
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Autumnal Weather Conditions – Expect Rain and Showers
OVERVIEW: Mainly dry start to Thursday, perhaps with some mist and fog patches, but becoming wet and windy from the west later. Early rain on Friday clearing to blustery showers and turning cooler. SIGNIFICANT WEATHER: Moderate or heavy rain, within the short term, through the remainder of Wednesday, bringing some poor driving conditions, along with […]
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