Just when we thought the freezing winter of 2010 was a distant memory and the milder winter weather of last year would prevail, it looks like Jack Frost has decided to reappear next week!
Met Éireann has advised in their forecast that during the middle and later part of next week, there will be fresh north-east [...]
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Winter Driving tips – Video
Tips for motorists at Halloween
Halloween is here, and with it the annual challenge of fashioning complicated outfits out of toilet rolls, cellotape, milk cartons and, if you’re really fancy, papier-mâché!
For children, tonight is all about having fun.
They dress up as their favourite cartoon character, superhero or ghastly ghoul but often ending up looking like none – or a combination [...]
10 Insider Tips to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
Sometimes buying car insurance can be a real head scratcher. Let’s face it, getting the cheapest deal with decent cover is a top priority for most people.
To get the cheapest car insurance here are some insider tips on how you can save money on your car insurance with AXA.
10 Ways to get cheap [...]
4 Car Scam Indicators You Need to Know
Looking for a good deal on a second-hand car? Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s best to keep the old saying ‘Buyer beware’ at the back of your mind and to know the most common scam indicators.
Many second-hand cars are bought and sold privately. This can often be a good way to get a good [...]
Watch out – the cold is about
Just when we thought we’d escaped with a relatively mild winter, the cold has returned with a vengeance.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has urged motorists to take extra care on the roads over the next few days in order to avoid accidents, as weather conditions are set to be difficult.
Their warning comes as the country [...]
Technology skids in to prevent accidents
We all take the brakes in our car for granted. We expect them to work perfectly, especially if we need them in an emergency. So it’s no surprise that they’re a part of the vehicle that’s overworked – the average driver uses their brakes an estimated 75,000 times a year.
Advances in technology through the years [...]
Roadside Motor Rescue Angels
After a long day of Christmas shopping you’re heading home with presents piled high in the car. The rain is streaming down, the wind is blowing, and you’d rather be in sitting beside a nice warm fire. But suddenly your car starts acting up. The battery light is flashing – disaster has well and truly [...]
The DrowZZZy Driver!
Does this story sound familiar?
“It was early evening and I was on the road for a couple of hours. I should have taken a rest break but I just wanted to get home. I felt ok – I know I wasn’t at my sharpest but home was only 30 minutes away. My eyes started to [...]
New Lower Drink Drive Limits
New, lower, drink drive limits come into force tomorrow. Make sure you’re aware of the changes. But, as ever, the best way to be sure you’re under the limit, and to stay safe, is to simply never drink before driving.
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Top tips for motorcyclists on road safety- VIDEO
Motorcyclists can often be vulnerable road users. According to the Road Safety Authority’s National Motorcycle Plan 2010 – 2014 they accounted for one in ten of all road fatalities in 2009. This is especially worrying given that motorcycles only accounted for one percent of all licensed vehicles in the Republic of Ireland in 2007.
This [...]