Car breakdowns could see a sudden 20 percent increase per day over the course of the weekend as temperatures soar. It was predicted car breakdowns could have increased by up to 43 percent yesterday as temperatures hit over 30 degrees.
Warm weather can play havoc with vehicles, which could lead to car parts taking a devastating blow for many.
Any damage could leave staycation holiday plans ruined and could lead to expensive repair bills at a time of financial uncertainty.
However, GreenFlag claims drivers can stay safe on the roads by conducting some basic precautions before a trip.
They warn drivers should check their vehicles thoroughly before setting off on lengthy journeys to pick up on any issues before setting off.
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“Several of the problems that motorists are likely to encounter are avoidable if drivers ensure that their vehicles are checked thoroughly before setting off on any long journeys.”
Green Flag also offered drivers three easy tips to further reduce the risk of suffering breakdowns in hot temperatures.
The firm warned a common cause of engine overheating in warm temperatures is a lack of coolant in the engine.
They urged drivers to make sure their cooling system was always filled to the correct level between the minimum and maximum marks on the coolant bottle.
They also urged drivers to make sure their coolant was not past its sell by date as this could cause more harm than good.
Out of date coolant could leave deposits in the car’s engine and radiator which can lead to poor coolant flow and again lead to overheating of key car parts.
GreenFlag also urged drivers to not overload their vehicle when heading out in warm weather conditions.
Overloading a vehicle means the car has to work harder to accelerate, meaning it will use more fuel than is usually needed.
Alongside coolant warnings, DirectLine urged drivers they could suffer issues with low oil pressure or with their brakes in hot weather.
They say engine oil has to work harder in hot temperatures meaning the oil becomes watery and will not lubricate parts effectively.
This could cause mechanical components to suffer which could lead to breakages.
The hotter the brakes and other frictional components get the more likely they are to change.
Brakes may not grip to what they are supposed to and will not work properly which could cause brake systems to completely fail in a major safety risk.