Extreme Heat May Increase Chances Of Breakdowns
The RAC has stated that extreme temperatures in the UK could significantly increase the amount of breakdowns on the nation’s roads…
Extreme Heat and Breakdowns
Whilst the UK may be at the end of a record-breaking heatwave, extreme heat is likely to become a more common occurrence; a product of the climate crisis. One consequence of this, according to the RAC, is that there will likely be many more breakdowns on the road network during the summer months.
Over the last few days, during the height of the record-breaking temperatures, the RAC estimated that there would be between 15-20% more breakdowns than usual. For perspective, that’s a 1,000 extra breakdowns a day. Crucially though, the motoring organisation has mentioned that many of these are perfectly avoidable if drivers carry out a few basic checks.
What Drivers Can Do
Rod Dennis, a spokesman for the RAC, has offered motorists advice when dealing in extreme heat. He said, “there is a lot of drivers can do to avoid breaking down in the first place. This starts with checking the coolant and oil levels under the bonnet when the engine is cold. Oil should be topped up if it’s low, and if coolant isn’t between the ‘min’ and ‘max’ levels then drivers should top it up – or take it to a reputable garage to get it checked without delay”.
He continued, “drivers in vehicles without effective air conditioning should consider delaying any non-essential journeys by car over the next few days until temperatures begin to fall and the Met Office’s weather warning no longer applies, or use the car during the coolest parts of the day”.
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