With the current global concern for the environment, it is not surprising that the majority of car manufactures are hopping on the green bandwagon, rolling out fantastically fuel-efficient vehicles. Even top Hollywood celebrities are advocating eco-friendly modes of transportation. The … Continue reading
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Although we are proud to call Ireland home, we thought it might be interesting to see how we rank globally. Mercer’s list of the best cities in the world is released annually, ranking 221 cities around the world based on … Continue reading
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Drink driving remains a major issue in Ireland and a primary contributing factor in road accidents. In an attempt to gauge current thinking on the subject, we conducted a small survey of over 100 Irish people between the ages of … Continue reading
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This convoy of celebrity cars have graced our screens (whether big or small) over the years, in some cases even outshining their human co-stars. We went with our top 5 so the list is by no means exhaustive – what … Continue reading
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Although most of us are conscientious road users, it just takes one numskull to test your car’s mettle. Thankfully, car companies are putting safety first and constantly improving the safety features of their cars. So what are the safest cars … Continue reading
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The age old debate will rage on but who are the better drivers, men or women? More importantly, who are the safer drivers? We came across this study conducted by Insurance company AAMI. They surveyed 2,000 drivers and here were the … Continue reading
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Small cars are widely regarded as offering you less protection in a car crash. Is this really the case? We came across this interesting video in which they crash test Smart cars and compare their durability with larger cars! Check … Continue reading
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First Quote is currently holding a big competition over on Joe.ie. There is an amazing prize on offer where you can win €500 off your next car insurance (or for the full cost of a year’s insurance if your annual premium is less … Continue reading
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We did a bit of research recently to uncover some insurance companies using twitter togood effect from around the world. These guys are using the tool well to engage with their customers and followers, keeping them abreast of insurance and … Continue reading
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Seeing as we insure cars here at FirstQuote, we decided to take a look at some really cool car photos from Flickr. Which car would you most like to own? Check out this funky bunch: Courtesy of Tobyotter Courtesy of Stephen_Henault … Continue reading
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