As commuters begin to return to work after the festive period, they may find that their cars are more susceptible to a breakdown after being stationary for an extended period of time, according to Britannia Rescue.
Spokesperson for the cover provider Andrew Beard explains that drivers should carry out the usual checks and services on their vehicles as they could well face poor weather conditions and heavy traffic.
He adds: “If the worst does happen, having car breakdown cover will alleviate some of the stress. Since many incidents arise from cars failing to start, drivers should consider taking out the housecall option with their breakdown cover.”
The breakdown cover provider suggests that drivers affected by a non-working vehicle should switch on their hazard lights and lift their bonnet to make other road users aware of their situation.
In recent days, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association stated that icy roads and darker nights can make driving more hazardous.
