Only one in four check tyres
Just one in four motorists (23 per cent) check the condition of their tyre before heading off on long journeys, a survey by toll company easytrip has confirmed.
The easytrip survey also found that a flat car battery (32 per cent) and running out of fuel (26 per cent) were among the mishaps that motorists dread most.
In preparation for a long road journey, the survey found that:
· 86% Google their route in advance
· 74% fill the car up with fuel the day before
· 40% stock up with snacks and drinks
· 23% check oil, water and tyre pressure
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