Breakdown numbers soar during UK’s hottest summer
With summer 2025 officially recognised as the hottest on record in the UK, motorists have been warned of rising breakdown numbers during warm weather. Data from National Highways revealed that […]
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Pothole breakdowns rising despite investment
Pothole breakdowns were up almost 10% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. According to the RAC, its patrols attended 6,575 pothole-related breakdowns […]
RAC reports rise in breakdowns as temperatures soar
The RAC has reported a significant rise in breakdowns due partly to the soaring temperatures across the UK. Temperatures in the UK have regularly topped 30°C this month, with the […]
Ignoring MOT advisories leads to six million road incidents
An estimated six million drivers who ignored MOT advisories in the last year suffered a breakdown or was involved in a collision as a result. This is according to RAC […]
Breakdowns on smart motorways exceed conventional ones
New research has revealed that there are more breakdowns on smart motorways than conventional ones. According to a study by Go.Compare car insurance, 110,229 breakdowns were reported on non-smart motorways […]
M25 breakdowns highest per mile
More drivers per mile break down on the M25 than any other motorway in England, according to a new study. The research revealed that 27,335 incidents were reported on the […]
Pothole-related breakdowns double in three months – RAC
The RAC has attended more than double the number of pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024. Its Pothole Index revealed that […]
Vehicle breakdowns set to soar during Easter getaway
Vehicle breakdowns are expected to soar this weekend with the RAC predicting more than 21 million journeys by car as schools break up for the Easter holiday. It expects upwards […]
New data identifies most common cause of UK breakdowns
New data has revealed the most common cause of UK breakdowns, and the day that most breakdowns occur. According to analysis carried out by online car retailer cinch, based on […]
Pothole-related breakdown numbers rise in 2024
Pothole-related breakdown numbers were up by 17% in the final three months of 2024, according to breakdown data from the RAC’s Pothole Index. RAC patrols attended 4,709 breakdowns between October […]
Vehicle breakdowns up 12% in England in 2023
New data from National Highways has revealed that vehicle breakdowns on England’s motorways and A-roads rose 12% in 2023. It recorded 274,596 breakdowns in 2023, up from 243,578 in 2022 […]
Tyre troubles top cause of breakdowns
Nearly half of all breakdowns on motorways and A-roads in the UK over the last three years were caused by tyre issues. This is according to data revealed in a […]