National Slow Down Day: 5 Reasons to Reduce Your Speed
We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert National Slow Down Day takes place on Monday 31st of August. The nationwide road-safety initiative encourages motorists to reduce their speed and make safer choices behind the wheel. Here are five important reasons to slow down while driving. We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea Save lives –The impact of speed on pedestrian safety is...
Beyond the Price Tag: The True Cost of Owning a Car in Ireland
When choosing a car it’s not just about the price tag writes Geraldine Herbert Before you decide on a car its important to factor in all the other costs Car Finance When it comes to buying, always look closely at the total cost rather than a monthly repayment. Monthly or weekly repayments can often conceal an expensive deal. You’ll also need to factor in additional costs like warranties and breakdown cover – so don’t overstretch...
Ireland 4th most expensive place to charge an EV in Europe
Ireland is the 4th most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle in Europe costing on average €15.08 per charge, €12.21 more per charge than Ukraine, the cheapest country in Europe. According to a survey by Switcher.ie the cost of charging an Electric Vehicle varies across Europe. Ukraine is the cheapest country to charge an EV while Germany is the most expensive country. Top 10 most expensive countries to charge an...
Five things the government could be doing to tackle the cost of motor insurance premiums
Despite two government reports into the cost of motor insurance premiums continue to rise writes Geraldine Herbert According to the CSO motor premiums were 2.6% lower in April compared with a year earlier while CSO figures in May reflected an 8.6% decrease in Motor Premium compared to May 2016. But it seems many motorists are still experiencing an increase when renewing. We recently asked people to get in touch with their current...
‘Thrown to the wolves’ – Car insurance is out of control
Damning report on Car Insurance concludes drivers have been ‘thrown to wolves’, writes Geraldine Herbert The lack of transparency from the insurance industry, cartel-like behaviour and anti-competitive practices within the sector are all contributing factors to the rising cost of motor insurance, according to a report published this week. The Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform found average premiums...
