RAC Patrols Blame Increase Of Breakdowns On Quality Of UK Roads
07 August 2008

Three quarters of RAC patrols (77%) believe that the quality of
Britain's roads has deteriorated, leading to an upturn in vehicle damage and
creating concern amongst motorists during an already difficult time,
according to a new study released today.

According to the findings, RAC patrols believe a decline in the quality
of the nation's roads can be directly attributed to an upturn in
breakdowns complaining of damage to tyres (76%), vehicle suspension (56%),
underbody (31%) and chipped windscreens (51%). Punctures were reported
as the single number one cause of breakdowns for RAC members in 2007,
with over 200,000 call outs.