Potholes are usually a motorist’s worst nightmare – lumps and bumps in the road that are hard to spot and can do serious, costly damage to your car. But soon you could actually be seeking them out as a way to save money!
A ground-breaking new shock absorber which has been developed in American looks set [...]
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A hole new way save on fuel costs
Fraud in a time of Recession
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 [...]
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 [...]
Going on holiday, don’t leave home without..?
I don’t think there is anything more satisfying than marking up some days off on the work calendar for a well deserved holiday. You’ve booked the flights and accommodation, you have the time off work, you’ve arranged your travel insurance …….now all that you have to do is pack your bags.
But what must-have items to [...]
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 [...]
Windscreen water may cause Legionnaires’ disease
As many as 20 percent of cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in England and Wales may be caused by windscreen wiper water, according to a new report by the UK Health Protection Agency.
Stagnant, warm water is a breeding ground for the bacteria connected to Legionnaires’ disease. It is possible to contract the disease by inhaling small [...]
The power of positive thinking or the power nap?
Can you catch 40 winks in 20 minutes? Whether it’s the mid afternoon slump or early evening snooze, it’s all the rage. For my old man it was just a sign of, well, becoming an old man. But times have changed. The power nap suddenly has street cred and did you know that it could [...]