2017 New Car Registrations 10% Down
Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the year 2017 finished, as anticipated at 131,356, -10% down on 2016 (146,649). Although new Commercial Vehicle registrations showed an increase for both Light and Heavy Commercial Vehicles during the final month of the year, with […]
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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5.3% Increase in Car Breakdowns Reported in 2017
The number of Irish motorists experiencing a breakdown has increased by 5.3% year on year according to AA Ireland’s Annual Breakdown Review. This follows a 4.3% increase in the number of breakdowns record in 2016. According to recent figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, new car sales in Ireland fell by 10.2% […]
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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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AA New Year Message
Hard to believe that, after all the rush and excitement, Christmas is behind us for another year. All of us here at the AA hope it was a relaxing and enjoyable one. With Christmas now in the rear-view mirror we look forward to a 2018 where improving road safety will remain a priority. As we […]
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7 New Year’s Driving Resolutions to Make 2018 a Safer Year
While many of us focus on ideas like weight loss or travelling more when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year can be a great time to make some changes to your driving to ensure a safe 2018 on the roads. Never drink and drive: While we have come a […]
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1 in 7 Holiday-goers Experience Forgotten Passport Nightmare
Just under 1 in 7 Irish holiday-goers have arrived at an airport only to realise they forgot their passport, recent research has found. In response to a survey of over 5,000 Irish people undertaken by AA Travel Insurance, 13.08% of respondents stated that they had arrived at an airport only to realise they had forgotten […]
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Majority purchase life insurance when buying first home
The decision to enter the property market serves as the main factor in Irish people’s decision to purchase life insurance and/or mortgage protection recent research from AA Ireland has found. In response to an AA Life survey of over 5,000 Irish people, over 70% of those who currently have some form of life cover in place […]
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5 things to consider when buying a new car this year
With the start of a new year many of us will be considering a change of car in the coming weeks and months. Whether you’re buying brand new or second-hand, it’s important to avoid getting swept up in the excitement of a car upgrade and to do your research to ensure you get the right […]
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