Breakdown News

Tax dodgers on the rise (20-07-07) - The number of motorists evading car and motorbike tax has risen sharply in the past year, costing taxpayers an estimated £217 million a year according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Petrol to hit £1 a litre (19-07-07) - The AA has warned that rising crude oil prices could soon push the cost of motoring even higher with petrol prices expected to top £1 a litre.

Lying to reduce premiums (10-07-07) - Almost one in 10 people lie on their car insurance applications in order to reduce high premiums new research suggests.

Motorists Confused by Basic Tasks (26-06-07) - New research shows that nine million motorists get confused when it comes to basic car maintenance according to new research.

Britain’s most Dangerous (26-06-07) - The A682 in Lancashire has been named as the country’s worst road by safety experts.

Tyre Pressure Putting Lives at Risk (23-05-07) - According to a new survey by Bridgestone UK, almost three quarters of motorists in the UK believe they are safely on the roads, when in fact millions are unaware they are putting their lives as well as those of their passengers at dangerous risk.

Bank Holiday Worst Congestion Ever (05-05-07) - The RAC breakdown company has warned that this May Day bank holiday could see unprecedented congestion, after a survey revealed that motorists plan to drive 1.8 billion miles more than last year.