Reduce your Costs by Increasing Car Fuel Efficiency Keeping a car on the road can be expensive. Motor tax, insurance and car maintenance all add up on a yearly basis. Taking a step back to see where you can save is always worthwhile. Shopping around for car insurance and purchasing a reliable car are some ways to keep your budget lower, but how do you keep it down on a continual basis? One way to reduce your bill is to...

Car Windscreen Cover It happens to most car drivers at some stage. You’re driving along, minding your own business, when a truck full of gravel zooms by and cracks your car’s windscreen. We don’t know why truck drivers don’t just cover their trailers, but what we do know is that it’s not a pleasant experience. Apart from having to endure that unnecessarily loud scream of fright from one of your passengers (there’s always one), there’s that stress of wondering whether...

If an uninsured or untraced driver has hit you, here is what you should know. The Accident It's a typical journey to work, and suddenly you get hit by another car. You take the usual steps of stopping to exchange details. Then it turns out that the other driver does not have insurance. An uninsured driver has hit you. What should you do next? As they have no insurance cover, there is no way of claiming from their insurance, which...

One third of car fatalities involving a child occur where the child is not in a child seat or properly restrained.  Children rely on adults to ensure that the necessary safety precautions are in place, so it's up to you to know how to implement this.  Otherwise you're putting their lives at risk.  Do you have the Correct Child Seat? The type of car seat you need changes depending on the size of your child. Every child under a height...

It can be frustrating when you're in a rush to work and suddenly realise you can't find your keys. You probably have the house torn apart looking for them. We've all been there. It can become more serious when you know they're lost, and you have no way of driving your car. You may be wondering who has them, or were they stolen? It will be even more frustrating because now you can't drive to work.  Don't worry. Help is...

Do you know how to change a car tyre? KennCo Insurance includes breakdown assistance with all of our car insurance policies as standard.  One of the most common call outs requests that we receive is to change a car tyre. Causes of punctured tyres include incorrect tyre pressure, sharp objects and worn tyres to name a few.  Our breakdown assistant repairers are usually out to an incident within the hour. But what happens if you phone is out of coverage or you’re...

Here at KennCo, we know our drivers love both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. They are both an excellent product that merges both your phone and your car.  These two platforms bring a touchscreen interface to your car and incorporate messages, media, navigation and more. They mostly achieve the same purpose, so it may be challenging to decide which one to choose. You might be thinking, what's the difference? Or even which one is better? We want to help our...

The Importance of Tyre Maintenance Tyre maintenance is an important responsibility when you own a car. Not only does it save you money, increase your control and improve breaking power but it also leads to safer driving. Tyre Pressure Tyre pressure should be treated as an important safety element of your car’s tyre maintenance. It is vital that your car has the correct tyre pressure as it is required to carry the weight of your car and its load. There’s...

Are you planning on taking your car on a road trip around Ireland? There are endless scenic driving routes in Ireland to enjoy. It is a fantastic experience, especially in the Summer. There are some essentials to bring on your road trip to best plan for it. You should check some things so that your vehicle is prepared for the long road trip.  Car Checklist  Tyres Check your tyre before you head off and make sure they have the minimum...

Why downsizing your home is a good idea Whether you're looking to cut down on utility bills, move to a smaller home or receive additional income from a property sale, downsizing your home may be an option for you. Many home owners decide to downsize their home when their children move out or when they want a house that requires less maintenance as they get older. Downsizing your home will usually have a positive impact on your finances. Utility bills will be...