An increasing number of drivers are running on empty because of rising fuel costs.
Green Flag reported a 40% increase in the number of fuel-related call-outs in the second half of January.
In the survey of 2,110 adults, almost half said they had been dangerously close to empty or broken down before reaching the pumps at some point in their lives whilst drivers from Northern Ireland had the most fuel-related breakdowns, while drivers aged 18 – 34 were most likely to run out of petrol.
The poll also showed that more than 30% of drivers have cut down on their motoring to offset rising fuel prices.
Dan Robinson, head of Green Flag, said: “There is no hiding from the fact that the constant rises in fuel are affecting drivers nationwide, with almost half now driving on empty.”
Have you ever ran out of fuel? Does the cost of fuel affect the way you fill-up your car?
MJP Motoring Solicitors
Feb, 15, 2011