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TRAFFIC: Heavy delays on Cashel road outside Tipperary Town

A truck is currently broken down on the roundabout on the Cashel Road in Tipperary Town, and it is expected that it will take some time to get the vehicle moving. Heavy delays are expected throughout the morning for any road users travelling in the ...

25 Jan 2022 at 11:33

Motoring News

Heatwave set to trigger ‘big increase’ in breakdowns, says RAC

Extremely high temperatures in the UK look set to start a ‘huge increase’ in vehicle breakdowns. That’s according to the RAC, which says that there is the potential for over 1,000 additional breakdowns to occur than is normal for mid-July. The RAC ...

15 Jul 2022 at 12:47

‘Shameful’ companies fined for targeting over 60s with unlawful marketing calls

Five “shameful” companies have been fined a total of £435,000 for targeting people over 60 with nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls. The firms were “deliberately targeting” those signed up with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – ...

07 Dec 2022 at 01:01

Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads

Vehicle breakdowns reached record levels on Monday due to freezing conditions across the UK. The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists. That was the most for a single day since the company began uniformed patrols ...

13 Dec 2022 at 16:16

Drivers warned over post-Christmas ‘flat battery blues’

Drivers are being warned to avoid the “flat battery blues” when they return to work after the festive period. The RAC said it deals with more flat batteries on the first working day of each year than on any other day. This is because many ...

28 Dec 2023 at 07:06

Motoring News

Springtime road repairs fail to make ‘dent’ in potholes – RAC

Breakdowns caused by pothole damage fell by just four per cent during May, according to new figures released by the RAC. The breakdown company attended 49,801 incidents – more than 1,600 per day – caused by potholes. This figure was ...

09 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Features

What should I do in the event of a breakdown?

While it isn’t nice to think about, mechanical issues do happen and breakdowns can quickly upset your travel plans. They always seem to arise when you’re most reliant on your car, too, or during periods when you really need to be ...

26 Aug 2024 at 10:57

Pothole-related incidents returning to pre-pandemic levels – AA

Motoring News

Last month was the worst September for pothole-related breakdowns and incidents since 2018 as the AA calls for the savings from HS2 to be used to combat ‘the pothole plague’. The latest figures from the AA’s Pothole Index show ...

30 Oct 2023 at 10:45

Motoring News

Drivers set to endure 80,000 breakdowns this summer – survey

This year is set to see around 80,000 vehicle breakdowns on motorways and A roads as drivers head out on their summer holidays. Data from National Highways and Welsh Government analysed by breakdown assistance provider Green ...

04 Jul 2024 at 15:31

Ageing cars blamed on rise in breakdowns

Britain’s ageing cars have been blamed for an increase in breakdowns. The claim was made by breakdown rescue service Green Flag, which urged motorists to maintain their vehicles properly to reduce the chance of becoming ...

01 Aug 2024 at 11:49

Motoring News

Drivers delaying car tyre purchases to save money – survey

Many drivers are travelling on worn tyres or delaying replacing them entirely in order to save money, a new survey has found. A study by breakdown assistance provider Green Flag found that 42 per cent of people are ...

23 Mar 2023 at 09:58

Motoring News

Quarter of drivers delay servicing due to cost-of-living crisis

Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of motorists are delaying having their car serviced or carrying out maintenance themselves as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. The survey from the RAC found that 10 per cent ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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