Top Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice from Carzone

This week, temperatures are predicted to drop across the country with snow and ice forecast in the coming day. Motorists will be encouraged to drive with caution as these weather conditions can be unsettling, dangerous and at time hazardous. The car buying experts at Carzone have put together some helpful tips for motorists to stay […]

AA Patrol advice for driving in ice and snow…..Even if it is nearly April!

If you’re in need of a quick recap on how to modify your driving for snow and ice read on… Drive only as fast as conditions allow, and remember that stopping distances are up to ten times longer in ice and snow; Gentle manoeuvres are the ke…

Listen back to Miriam giving driving tips this morning on Hector’s breakfast show

Hi folks, Our press officer, Miriam, was on chatting to 2fm’s Hector this morning at twenty past seven about the icey road conditions, freezing fog and accumulations of snow in parts.  You can catch the podcast here (Scroll forward to 07 mins …

Chilly temperatures saw breakdown levels soar on Monday

A cool start to Monday meant a busy start to the week for AA Patrols who had attended their average daily workload by lunchtime the organisation reports.  This follows an equally busy weekend with more than 1,000 stranded Members calling for assistanc…

Think safety and prep cars for winter now!

Our latest press release: The AA is calling on motorists not to become complacent this autumn as regards car maintenance despite a relatively mild season last year. While we all hope that we won’t see a winter like 2010 again this year the AA points …