Getting your Car insurance renewal through the letterbox is rarely a highlight of the month. Recent data from the Central Bank of Ireland shows that average premiums rose to €655 in the first half of last year, a trend that has many of us feeling the pinch. However, there is a small bit of good news for your wallet this year. The Insurance Compensation Fund levy was cut from 2% to 1% o... read more>

  With the grand stretch in the evenings, we’re all enjoying a bit more daylight around the house. It’s a handy time to check if your electricity habits are as light as the weather. Even though you might not be using the big lights as much, those monthly bills can still be a bit of a shocker when they land. A few small tweaks could make a massive difference to your pocket without much ef... read more>

The arrival of the grand stretch in the evenings is a welcome change, but your latest insurance renewal quote might not be. A recently released CarZone report shows that over half of Irish drivers who were surveyed have seen their car insurance costs climb lately. It is a tough situation when you are just trying to keep the car on the road.    This rise in insurance costs is a major "... read more>

With the holidays coming near, people are travelling all around the world for different reasons - friends, family, and different experiences. Here is a selection of culinary travel destinations known for their dishes for you to choose from.  Alsace: France's Michelin Star Haven Alsace, located in Eastern France, has the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the country. With a strong h... read more>

Don't Just Pay What You're Asked When you buy a car, you wouldn't just accept the first price the dealer offers - you haggle to get the best deal. The same logic should apply to your car insurance. By simply accepting the renewal price, you could be potentially leaving hundreds of euros on the table. The Cost of Complacency The difference between similar policies from two different insurer... read more>