January could see breakdowns increase for car insurance holders!
Consumers with car insurance have been told if they are travelling on January 2nd, be warned as it is reportedly the most active day for breakdowns on the UK’s roads and this will continue into January.
The company Britannia Rescue have stated that motorists have a 63 per cent over the average chance if breaking down, when work resumes after the festive season. Andrew Beard of Britannia Rescue has said be warned of a “difficult journey” for car insurance customers and any other people using the roads on this day.
In clarification, he said: “As well as the possibility of poor weather conditions and heavy traffic, there is the added risk of cars failing to start or breaking down as many more cars than usual will have been idle over the Christmas period.”
However, drivers could take safety measures by making sure their means of transport undertake their “usual services and checks”, said Mr Beard, also adding that vehicles should be taken out for a quick drive at least once over Christmas and New Year. If the worst comes to worst, breakdown cover as part of your car insurance will help to stop the stress of it happening.
On top of problems happening on the road, they can also happen at home, by cars failing to start at all and Mr Beard said road users should think about adding the house-call option to their motor insurance policy.
