Driving advice

AA Patrol, Trevor Freeman, who has been rescuing broken down Irish motorists for more than 7 years, shares his step by step guide on how to check and refill your coolant tank if required to avoid a breakdown.

Don't forget to check for the following:

With modern cars being fitted with complex immobilizers, a common tactic for thieves these days is to take keys off hall tables or from convenient key racks near the door, simply by ‘fishing’ for them with a pole through the letterbox.

Find out what kits you should always take with you in the car...

How to get the most out of the fuel you buy.
Car choice plays a big part in the extent to which your motoring affects the environment, but whatever car you've got there's a number of simple things you can do to reduce energy use (fuel consumption), CO2 emissions and pollution.

Recent developments in vehicle safety have concentrated mainly on improving crashworthiness and reducing injury. Examples of this are better energy absorbing structures; airbags; improved seat-belt systems and so on.

Whether you're moving house, picking up materials from the hardware store or heading off on a long weekend it’s good practice to take your time and organize yourself properly when loading up the car.

Often overlooked, there are very important aspects of motorbike safety. Operating a motorbike safely is much more physically and mentally demanding than driving a car. Are you physically able to ride safely?...

Across the world, driver distraction is a major cause of road accidents. Sat Navs are an amazing piece of technology however can lead to bad habits and mistakes behind the wheel.
Follow the tips at the link below to get the most out of your sat nav and stay safe:

Have you ever felt nervous returning to your car in an enclosed car park when no one else is around? Most drivers would probably answer yes to this question.

AA Motor Insurance has the some handy tips for avoiding damage caused by potholes.

The right tyres, in good condition and correctly inflated are vital for braking and cornering safety – and the only things keeping the car on the road.
Regular checks and maintenance will help to prolong the life of the tyres and keep you on the right side of the law too.

If you're driving alone as a Woman there are some basic precautions you can take.