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AXA Motor Rescue - Breakdown Cover from €45!
According to AXA, 28% of all call outs account for non-starter and puncture problems. If you do not have motor rescue breakdown service, a standard call out fee, mechanic costs and towing charges could cost you up to €300.00.
AXA are now offering one of the most competitive breakdown cover products on the market to all non-axa customers from as low as €45.00. The product includes:
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If you do encounter a breakdown on a motorway where you have no access to a local town or nearby homes, please follow these tips:
To warn other drivers that you have broken down, please turn on your hazard warning lights and pull into the hard shoulder if possible
Never walk on a motorway, leave the vehicle through the passenger door on the left
Wait for help on the embankment side behind the crash barriers
Do not attempt to carry out any repairs yourself
Please wear a high viz vest if possible to ensure your high visibility at all times
AXA Car Insurance - Supporting Road Safety in Ireland
Uninsured Driver promise for AXA Customers
According to AXA Claims figures, you have a 1 in 20 chance of coming into contact with an uninsured driver. The Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has stated that approximately 100,000 vehicles in the state are currently uninsured. In 2010 the MIBI were notified of *2232 claims in relation to uninsured drivers.
Uninsured driving has been a thorn in the side of honest policyholders for many years with claims involving uninsured drivers adding on average *€45 to the cost of the average motor insurance premium each year. If an uninsured driver hit you why should you pay the price?
If you have fully comprehensive insurance with AXA, the largest motor Insurer in Ireland and make a claim for an accident that is not your fault and the driver of the vehicle that hits you is not insured, you will not lose your no claims bonus.
All that AXA need is to contact us at 1890 24 7 365 with the following:
AXA Car Insurance - Supporting Road Safety in Ireland
Eve of Bloomsday celebrations!
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Gerry Breen officially launched the 20th Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show at the Mansion House, Dublin.This year, the charities to benefit from the proceeds of the show are The Children’s Sunshine Home and St Francis Hospice, Raheny. This is the seventh year, that AXA Insurance will sponsor Ireland’s leading classic Car show. The event, organised by the Irish Jaguar and Daimler Club Ltd takes place on Sunday, 3rd July at Terenure College, Dublin 6w.
Attending the launch in the Mansion House, were, The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Gerry Breen and Joycean Scholar Senator David Norris.
Some of the most desirable cars ever built were on display including the ‘Sperry Electric 1899’, a ‘Desoto K Tourer’ , a ‘Talbot 1904’ and other vehicles from the 20’s and 30’s to reflect the ‘Bloomsday’ era.
This year’s show is open to the public from 11am-6pm. Among the many attractions will be a once off a Jaguar Concept XK180, debuted at the Paris Motor Show after 2 years of preparation. The RSA Rollover Audi A4 enables visitors to sit in, strap themselves in and prepare to be shocked as they experience the vehicle doing a full 360 degree turn, simulating a car crash. Also on view is a 101 key Fairground Organ from Holland with over 400 pipes.Children will be entertained by Minnie & Mickey Mouse, face painting, balloon modelling, bouncing castle and slide.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin with Jazz Legend Paddy Cole and Senator David Norris, will travel to the show in a cavalcade of vintage cars. They will be escorted by 30 Harley Davidson’s arriving at show in Terenure College at 1.15pm.
John O’Neill Chief Executive of AXA Insurance commented, “I am delighted that AXA are again involved for the seventh year running, and I am equally delighted to be involved with the Irish Jaguar & Daimler Club. This event promises to be a great family day out for all enthusiasts”.
Admission is €10 for adults, €5 for seniors and Children, and €20 for families, with Free Car Parking.
For further information, log onto www.irishjagclub.ie
AXA's road safety survey results
A major European Road Behaviour Survey analysing 9 countries was undertaken by AXA Insurance. The study involved interviews with 800 drivers in Ireland and other countries from Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. The survey examined driver’s responses to key questions on road safety and driving behaviours in general.
The survey showed that 92% of Irish drivers find drink driving dangerous, ranking the highest versus an EU average of 78%. This survey also showed 8 out of 10 Irish drivers feel safer on our roads and 1/3 think that their driving behaviour has improved in the last 2 years.
The main reasons why there were such improvement in car driving behavior according to those surveyed:
On a less positive note, 1 in 10 admitted to having fallen asleep while driving. (RTE). Noel Brett of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) said driver fatigue is as dangerous as drink-driving.
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How does this affect car insurance ? At AXA, we promote Road Safety in Ireland as better driving means lower premiums for all Irish drivers. And lower premiums means bigger savings !
AXA Launch new online driver training programme!
“Research from our AXA Road Behaviour Survey stated that 2 out of 3 Irish drivers have an interest in driver training programmes. We all think that we are great drivers but the fact is we can never know enough according to John O’Neill, CEO AXA Ireland”.
AXA has developed an on-line driving skills awareness initiative to support this theory
Most accidents are avoidable, from our experience they are caused by simple distractions or just poor anticipation and awareness levels. With a database going back to PMPA we have looked at the most common causes of accidents. From this wealth of information we have devised an interactive programme covering what we consider to be the most common causes of accidents.
Speeding - Distractions - General awareness - Motorway driving - Aggressive driving - Driver fatigue
As you complete each section you are issued with a credit and once you have 6 credits this will entitle you to a reward.
You can test this online driver training module by going to the AXA.ie homepage and clicking on the online driver training module.
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