Many drivers are behind the wheel of a faulty car because they cannot afford the cost of repair.<\/p>\n
Research by car maintenance company motoreasy showed around one in five UK motorists admit they drive their vehicle despite knowing it is need of repair.<\/p>\n
The average cost of repair is £300, with drivers in the North West and East Midlands least likely to avoid repairs, where as those in Scotland were mostly to delay getting issues sorted.<\/p>\n
“Drivers are clearly prioritising other commitments if faults occur between annual MoT tests,” said Duncan McClure Fisher of motoreasy.<\/p>\n
“Naturally, that comes with a risk – especially if it relates to safety-critical items like brakes, steering, power and visibility.<\/p>\n
“That is a risk to all road users, not just the faulty vehicle and its occupants.”<\/p>\n
The government is planning to extend the period that new cars do not need a MoT test from three years to four years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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