It sounds like something you’d only see in an action movie – a motorist speeding headlong into oncoming traffic on a busy motorway. But apparently this crazy sight isn’t as rare as you’d think.
In fact, according to Road Safety Authority chief executive Noel Brett, high-risk incidents of motorists driving the wrong direction down motorways have [...]
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Irish Motorway Madness
How much is that doggie in the window….distracting you!!
If you drive with ‘Rover’ in your Rover be aware of the potential risks that man’s best friend can pose to you. Whether he’s hanging his head out your car window, sitting attentively on your lap or resting his paws on your steering wheel, your loyal pal could inadvertently cause an accident.
Awareness has been spreading [...]
Imported Cars – Buyers Beware
As many as one in three imported cars have serious problems, according to a new report.
We all like to find a good ‘deal’, especially at this time of year – whether it’s searching Amazon for that elusive Christmas gift, darting in and out of shops looking for special offers on gift sets or saving money [...]
Snow and Ice – Some Driving Tips
At a time like this, when many roads are very dangerous due to compacted ice and snow, knowing you have car insurance can help you rest a little easier.
Much of the country already looks like a winter wonderland and Met Éireann are predicting that the current cold, snowy conditions will continue for the rest of the [...]
Driving home the road safety message to teenagers
The AXA Roadsafe roadshow took place in front of an audience of over a thousand teenagers in the Helix at Dublin City University on Tuesday 16th November. Run in conjunction with Fingal County Council, the event is organised with the involvement of local emergency services. It delivered a hard-hitting road safety message to all who [...]
Severe Weather Warning this weekend – Some Tips from AXA
Watch out! Winter’s on its way, with some particularly nasty winter weather expected this weekend. But by being prepared you can help keep yourself, your family and your home safe and sound.
According to a severe weather warning from Met Eireann, a very low pressure centre is expected to move down across Ireland during Sunday night [...]
New car sales still trending upwards
New car sales have increased by 47 per cent between January and July this year compared to the same period last year. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) 74,111 new cars were sold in the first seven months of 2010, compared to just 57,000 from January to July in 2009.
The SIMI [...]
A hole new way to 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.
AXA [...]
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 [...]