Half of British drivers have sustained vehicle damage from potholes in recent years, they told pollsters for the AA. The AA-Populus poll, which surveyed over 21,000 drivers, found that 92% of British drivers are concerned about potential damage to their vehicle as a result of poor road conditions. This problem has led to more than half (52%) of drivers … [Read more...]
Britain braces for intensely cold week
Hundreds or thousands of motorists could be stranded this week as bitter Siberian weather sweeps over Britain. Motoring and emergency services are urging drivers to only go out if vital and to properly prepare themselves and their vehicles for particularly cold days and even colder nights. The first intensely cold spell is expected to be felt in the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 October
RAC has launched a competitively priced online tyre buying and free next-day fitting service featuring a comprehensive range of quality tyres from leading supplied through a network of 2,500 reliable local tyre fitters. Drivers needing a new tyre can simply visit RAC Tyres and enter their vehicle registration and postcode to search the full range of … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 February
With half term approaching, so is predicted wintry weather. Now AA Tyres is urging families planning to getaway to check their tyres are up to the task with adequate tread-depth and there are no cuts or damaged sidewalls and they're properly inflated. … [Read more...]
Drivers are backing out of essential maintenance checks
British drivers are scared of their cars. Swinton insurance research reveals that more than a quarter of British motorists avoid basic car maintenance tasks – three quarters would leave standard maintenance checks to a mechanic, rather than checking themselves. With that in mind, we’ve pulled out the top five problem areas faced by UK drivers and … [Read more...]
Motorists most likely to neglect tyres to save money
GoCompare insurance found that almost one in seven drivers have put off essential vehicle repairs and servicing because they couldn't afford them at the time. The survey of 2,000 UK motorists found that replacing tyres was the repair most likely to be delayed by motorists with brake related problems, mechanical repairs and windscreen repairs also … [Read more...]
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