Van Loading Safety in Ireland: Checks Before You Drive
As peak trade season begins, Chill Insurance is reminding Irish van drivers and tradespeople to audit their vehicle loading habits before hitting the road. With official Road Safety Authority (RSA) figures showing that 37% of commercial vans in Ireland fail their initial roadworthiness test, drivers and fleet managers are being warned that everyday loading habits like stuffed rear boots and poorly secured roof gear are risking €200...
How to Reduce Motoring Costs in Ireland: 5 Practical Tips
Filling the tank can feel expensive enough. But the weekly fuel bill is only part of what your car is costing you, writes Geraldine Herbert Insurance, tax, servicing and repairs all add up. Then there’s depreciation: the money your car loses in value while sitting outside your home.Research by the Economic and Social Research Institute found that 72pc of more than 800 Irish motorists underestimated their annual motoring costs,...
Nevo EV Show 2026: Jonny Smith, Test Drives and Free Tickets
Free to attend, the two-day event returns to Dublin’s RDS on November 7 and 8, bringing together more than 140 electric vehicles, practical advice and a new partnership with children’s charity BUMBLEance. There is only so much a brochure can tell you about an electric car. Getting comfortable behind the wheel, trying the controls and taking it out on the road can answer questions that a specification sheet never will. That hands-on...
Toll Increases 2027 – 10 Things Drivers Need to Know
What do the new toll rates mean for your pocket? Motorists face another increase in the cost of getting around from January, with higher tolls approved across much of the national road network. Most car journeys affected will cost an extra 10c or 20c, while Dublin Port Tunnel’s morning peak charge will rise by €1. Here are the ten things to know. 1. The new charges begin on New Year’s Day The revised rates take effect on January 1,...
Storm Austen: Driving Tips for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Storm Austen is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to Ireland on Thursday night and Friday morning. A familiar road can become a very different journey when heavy rain reduces visibility, surface water builds up and sudden gusts catch vehicles side-on. As Storm Austen approaches, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to take extra care on Thursday, 22 October, and Friday, 23 October. Orange rain warnings...
Halloween Road Trips: 6 Spooky Destinations to Explore
With Halloween just around the corner, it is the perfect time to plan a spooky road trip. From haunted castles to ghostly legends, we explore six spine-chilling destinations. 1. Get spooked in Scotland From haunted castles and horrible histories to Celtic legends across ancient moors and mountains, Scotland has plenty to offer the Halloween holidaymaker. Start in Edinburgh, where the castle has long been associated with ghost...