Back to School Road Safety Tips 2025: Six Essentials for Parents
Aug27

Back to School Road Safety Tips 2025: Six Essentials for Parents

As a new school year begins, mornings get busier, roads get busier — and the safety of your child on the school run becomes more important than ever. To help make the daily journey safer (and a little less stressful), here are six smart tips every parent should have on their back-to-school checklist. 1. Prep the Night Before Mornings are chaotic enough without last-minute panics over missing shoes or forgotten lunches. Take the...

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How to Manage Hay Fever While Driving: Essential Tips for Allergy Season
Jul01

How to Manage Hay Fever While Driving: Essential Tips for Allergy Season

For nearly one in five people in Ireland, summer doesn’t just mean sunshine — it signals the start of hay fever season. And for drivers, those itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and stuffy noses can be more than just an annoyance; they can be a real hazard on the road. Here are some smart strategies for managing hay fever symptoms while driving — and staying safe behind the wheel. 1. Keep Your Car SpotlessA clean car is your first line...

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How to Travel Safely with Pets: Essential Tips for Road Trips with Your Dog or Cat
Jun30

How to Travel Safely with Pets: Essential Tips for Road Trips with Your Dog or Cat

          Planning a road trip with your pet this summer? Whether you’re heading across the country or just taking a short drive, travelling with animals requires a bit of extra preparation to ensure the journey is safe, stress-free, and enjoyable for both you and your four-legged companion. First and foremost, safety comes above all. Just like humans, pets must be properly restrained in the car. Letting...

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Global Survey Finds 95% of Women Drivers Face Aggression on the Road
Jun23

Global Survey Finds 95% of Women Drivers Face Aggression on the Road

A vast majority of women drivers—95%—report having experienced aggressive behaviour behind the wheel, according to a new global survey released to mark International Women Drivers’ Day (June 24). The survey, commissioned by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) in collaboration with Czech motoring magazine Žena v autě.cz, collected responses from 1,879 women in 47 countries. It is the most comprehensive study to date on women’s...

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What You Need to Know About the Immediate Stop-Drive Order for Citroën C3 and DS 3 Vehicles
Jun23

What You Need to Know About the Immediate Stop-Drive Order for Citroën C3 and DS 3 Vehicles

Citroën Ireland has issued an urgent stop-drive order for thousands of C3 and DS 3 vehicles over serious airbag safety concerns, affecting models built between 2009 and 2016. Q: What’s happened?Stellantis has issued an immediate stop-drive order for certain Citroën C3 and Citroën DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2016. These vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags, which may pose a serious safety risk. Q: What exactly...

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