As Ireland’s recession forces most people to adjust to their changed circumstances, a growing trend in insurance fraud indicates that some are finding other ways to ‘supplement’ their lifestyles. With the country’s top bankers getting to keep their million euro bonus many may feel that they too are entitled to their piece of the action.
Although [...]
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Fraud in a time of Recession
Don’t lose your bonus….protect it!!
You have spent a long time – maybe even years trying to earn up it up. It’s valuable to you and helps save you money. So you really don’t want to lose it.
Whether you know it as your No Claims Bonus (NCB) or No Claims Discount (NCD), the discount you get on your car insurance [...]
The benefits of getting older…in terms of car insurance
I agree with the saying ‘certain things get better with age’. It’s certainly true if you have an AXA car insurance policy, a full licence and are over 22 years old (*terms & conditions may apply). If so, you are probably lucky enough to have a ‘Driving of Other Cars’ cover extension on your policy.
AXA [...]
Lower drink driving limit law passed
New lower drink driving limits will come into force in September 2011 after the Dáil passed a vote on Wednesday. Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey believes this change to the Road Traffic Bill will save lives and reduce injuries on the roads.
The new Bill will reduce the drink-driving limit to 50 mg – the equivalent [...]
Hit & Run: 20% would not admit damage to a parked car
You’ve had a nice shopping trip, picked up a few deals. But your good mood evaporates as you return to find a small dent in the back of your car… Luckily enough you have a comprehensive car insurance to cover this lovely parting gift from a careless driver.
Many of us have had a ‘little tip’ in [...]
57,898 new cars sold so far this year
Maybe it’s just me but who are these people buying new cars? I’d like to get a new car but I’m waiting for my one to explode before I can think about changing it. My car wouldn’t be in the best of shape. I drove into a scrap-yard there recently to get a part for [...]
Putting off your car insurance?
When it comes to car insurance most people tend to put it off. It wouldn’t be top of many peoples to do lists. Are you a bit of a ‘putter-offer’!? Like to leave things till the last minute? Known as a bit of a procrastinator?
Well, if so, you’re not the only one. Especially when it comes [...]
Don’t stress about car hire excess!!
We’re all going on a summer holiday
no more working for a week or two.
Fun and laughter on our summer holiday,
no more worries for me or you,
for a week or two
I normally break into a bit of Cliff Richard when I hit the airport in Dublin at this time of the year. Whether it’s a big [...]
‘Next time, it could be you!’ – Safe driving message from AXA
“I go through a pair of trainers quicker than most athletes… not from wear and tear but due to the blood soaked splatter stains that never wash out”.
- Haunting words spoken by the A&E consultant at a recent AXA Roadsafe Roadshow that was held at Goffs, in Kildare on Thursday 15th April.
He went on to describe [...]
Gaping ‘pothole’ revealed in Department of Transport budget
Road conditions are responsible for 3pc of all fatal collisions according to the Road Safety Authority, yet the Independent has recently reported that Government spending on all local and regional roads has fallen by more than €200m from the €607m allocated in 2009.
The spokesperson for the Department of Transport said this budget is intended to [...]