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A hole new way save on fuel costs

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 [...]

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.
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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 [...]

The dummies behind the wheel

How hard are crash test dummies? – Thick skinned and tougher than nails, they have a ‘can do’ attitude and don’t ask any questions. They are the SAS of the mannequin world. One thing is for sure – they pack a lot of punch into their short lives. And their legacy might just save your [...]

Bangers and Cash

You can’t move these days without seeing or hearing an ad about a car scrappage scheme. What I can tell you is that AXA is giving a €100 discount on car insurance to all existing and new customers, who avail of the government ‘Scrappage Scheme’. It really is ’money for old rope’.
Colm McGrattan, Director of Business Operation at AXA says “As a [...]

Car drivers, beware of seasonal low sunlight

We are well into the month of November and most  Irish drivers have seen it happen to them at least once this month : low sunlight which affects visibility on the road making it almost impossible to see where you’re going.
Road safety statistics show that the months of October/November are where most accidents due to low sunlight [...]

What To Do If You Have A Car Accident

Many drivers will be involved in a car accident at some point in their driving careers. However the reality is that many people think it will never happen to them. However a little preparation can prepare you for the unexpected and make the experience less traumatic. We have distilled our experience in dealing with insurance [...]