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New measures introduced to help cut the number of deaths of young drivers

The chief executive of the Road Safety Authority, Noel Brett, has urged parents to ensure that their children are properly prepared and capable of driving on Ireland’s roads. He said that parents were happy to spend long hours and a lot of money helpi... Read >

Where you live can have a dramatic effect on your insurance premiums

New findings released has shown that people living in certain areas of Ireland are paying a considerable amount more for motor and home insurance compared to other parts of the country. Car insurance prices were investigated with a study based on a fem... Read >

Just 10 per cent of the Governments flood fund has been spent

Less than 10 per cent of the €10 million fund set up by the government to aid people who were the worst affected by last years floods has been used in the eight months following the disaster. As little as €1.4 million of the financial support has been ... Read >

Young drivers making modifications to their cars must tell their insurer

Young drivers in Ireland, mainly males, are transforming their car into dangerous vehicles by ignoring safety and fuel efficiency equipment on cars. Statistically, young male drivers are six times more likely to be involved in a fatal road accident than a... Read >

Things to Know About House Insurance

The likelihood of ever needing to make a claim against your home insurance is very small, indeed, it is estimated that only around one in ten thousand households will ever need to claim against there house insurance policies. Nonetheless, it is import... Read >

Saving Driving Costs - Survey

According to a recent survey carried out by AA Roadwatch, Irish drivers have saved a huge amount on driving costs over the last year, significant price cuts in several areas have offset rising fuel costs to the extent that Irish motorists are currently ab... Read >

Purchasing Car Insurance – Tips

When purchasing insurance have you ever considered the level of care offered by the customer services department? The following scenario should highlight to you the importance of a well-run, efficient customer services department and its relation to you a... Read >

Overnight Parking – Things to Consider

When it comes to purchasing car insurance, many people neglect to consider ways in which they can save money on their premiums. One common factor people neglect to consider is where their car will be kept overnight. Being able to prove to your insuran... Read >

Learner motorists driving unsupervised or without L-plates is on the increase

16,000 learner drivers have been caught behind the wheel of a car without supervision or without displaying L-plates since new laws were introduced during 2008 banning learner drivers, including those who are on a second provisional licence, from driving ... Read >

Cost of Living and Motor Insurance

Unless you are extremely fortunate, you would have felt the impact of the global financial crisis, and the hardest place hit? Your wallet! Because the cost of living is increasing, and yet our disposable incomes are diminishing, people are looking to save... Read >

Cheap Car Insurance

Many people have the false impression that car insurance premiums are expensive, they often fail to realise that the car they drive is probably a significant factor in the cost of insurance. Young drivers and new drivers are particularly prone to falli... Read >

Bogus insurance claims are driving up the cost of premiums for everyone

Bogus car and home insurance applications from deceitful people has seen the value of detected insurance fraud increase to a record £840 million in the UK during 2009. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) released figures that showed 122,000 fraud... Read >

Toyota scoop two awards at the Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

Toyota has taken the title in two categories at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards, held at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at Thatcham. The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 claimed the prize in the large 4x4 class for the third year in a r... Read >

Tips for Saving Fuel

Everyone likes it when they can save a little money off their everyday expenses, especially when it comes to motoring. With the cost of fuel continuing to rise, driving has become more expensive then ever. Whilst there are some costs which are fixed such ... Read >

See the land of High Kings at the Hill of Tara

Appreciating Ireland's mythological and historical past is why many people choose to make the trip to the Hill of Tara. Set in the rolling green countryside of County Meath, the ancient site was favoured by the past High Kings who ruled and protected t... Read >