How to Use Fog Lamps Correctly on Irish Roads
Fog Lamps: When to Use Them — and When Not To? Fog lamps exist for one reason: visibility in severe weather. Yet they’re often misused, creating dangerous glare for other road users. Dipping your headlights is standard etiquette, but knowing how to use front and rear fog lamps is just as vital for safe night and winter driving. Rear fog lamps: Essential in dense fog, heavy rain, or falling snow when your car is hard to see. Dangerous...
Dublin Travel Disruption, 10–13 November 2026: What’s Changing
If you’re travelling through Dublin from Tuesday, November 10, to Friday, November 13, check where each leg of your journey starts and ends before you set out. Security arrangements for the European Political Community meeting on Thursday and the EU Heads of State meeting on Friday will affect the Docklands, city-centre roads and public transport. The restrictions come into effect in stages, so a journey that works on Tuesday may need...
Geely Auto Ireland: Three New Models Coming in 2027
Irish motorists will soon have another car brand to consider, with Geely Auto announcing its arrival in Ireland ahead of a sales launch in early 2027. For anyone curious to take a closer look, the wait will be much shorter. Three models – the electric Geely E2 city car, electric Geely E5 SUV and Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV – will be on display at the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show at Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt on 7–8...
Hit by an Uninsured Driver: Steps to Take and Options Available
Someone hits you. Not only do you have to deal with that, but the driver tells you they don’t have insurance. You may still be able to recover some losses through your own insurance or other legal options. It’s best to know what steps to take after this type of accident. Here is some information that can help you. This article will cover: Finding out if the driver has insurance What you should do after an accident Types of...
ESB Charge Smart: New Off-Peak EV Charging Plan and Irish Prices
ESB has increased public EV charging prices across all charger types and customer plans For drivers who can move some charging to quieter hours, Charge Smart offers another option. Here’s how it works and how the prices compare. What is ESB Charge Smart? Charge Smart is a subscription-based plan costing €6.99 per month, with discounted charging rates between 9pm and 7am. During those overnight hours, subscribers pay: €0.52 per kWh on...
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