Money Guide Ireland

As always - “shop around ” is the best advice when buying or renewing car insurance policies. You could save hundreds of euros by going with one insurance company instead of another. In one example in a price comparison on Irish car insurance by the Financial Regulator - premiums were more than 3 times more […]

When comparing car insurance quotes make sure the following things are the same in each policy:
Is the car insurance comprehensive, third party fire and theft,or third-party only?
What is the total policy excess in the event of claims?
Is there an the excess for windscreen claims?
Does the insurance policy cover all the drivers you asked for?
Does the […]

Insurance Brokers have to make a living - but here are a few tips on how to avoid being charged too much for your car insurance by a broker.
If a broker asks What have you budgeted? - they are really asking “What can we get away with charging you? Don’t give a figure. […]

In Ireland the major providers of car breakdown cover are the AA , Hibernian and Axa. RAC pulled out recently and their service is now provided by Hibernian.
With the AA - the person is covered - not the vehicle - so even if you are a passenger in another car that breaks down - the […]