Motorists have been warned that they could be fined £1,000 for a 'serious mistake' in the face of a cost of living crisis.
LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) said its findings suggest some motorists are avoiding replacing and servicing early signs of wear and tear on their vehicle over concerns with rising living costs. According to their provider, Britannia Rescue, the number of call-outs where vehicles did not have an MOT was 78 per cent higher in January 2023 compared with March 2022.
LV='s network of repair garages also said it had seen a sharp rise in a lack of maintenance for vehicles. According to them, common issues include worn tyres, advances driver assistance systems (ADAS) not being calibrated correctly, warning lights on dashboards, chipped or cracked windscreens, and wear to brake pads.
