MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 01/08/12 — An online survey carried out by Swinton, the UK-s leading high street retailer of , found that a staggering 52% of drivers do not keep a breakdown kit in their car for emergencies.
The poll, which surveyed motorists about their winter driving, also found that while a quarter of motorists admitted having car trouble during the winter season, more than half still do not carry basic breakdown supplies, such as a torch, water, or fuel.
Results showed that 69.7% of people who experience a break down are most likely to call their breakdown provider first, closely followed by 13.1% who would call their partner, and 8.1% who admitted that dad would be their first port of call during a crisis.
Fortunately though, 75.8% of motorists were happy to report that they had never experienced a breakdown during the winter months.
Interestingly, 78% of people surveyed said they thought you should step outside of the vehicle and stand away from traffic when your car breaks down.
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton , said: “It really is quite shocking that such a large number of drivers could be so unprepared for situations like this. It-s important for people to remember that a breakdown can happen at any time, and as driving conditions can be particularly bad during winter, motorists should make sure they take extra precautions. Of course, the right car insurance is also vital, should a journey fail to run smoothly.”
For more information please contact Mairead Rodden or Sarah Boyle at SKV Communications on 0161 838 7770 or email
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