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Avoid the bank holiday breakdown blues
25 May 2007
Breakdown expert Green Flag is gearing up for another busy bank holiday weekend as it expects calls to be up by a quarter compared to an average Monday last month (April). Over the first May bank holiday weekend this year, Green Flag responded to more than 60,000 calls from stranded motorists.*
Heavy traffic and poor journey planning could scupper a day out, as motorists find themselves stranded at the roadside or stuck in endless jams.
Philippa Naylor, spokesperson for Green Flag, said: "Many of the breakdowns we attend could be prevented if people spent a few minutes carrying out a few important maintenance checks before setting off on a journey. And by planning the route beforehand, avoiding peak times for travelling and checking local news for traffic updates, drivers could avoid being stuck in a jam."
Given the warm temperatures, Green Flag advises drivers to check the fluid levels before setting off and carry water in the car - some for the car in case of overheating and to keep passengers hydrated. It is essential to regularly check the oil, water and screen wash and ensure tyres are in a good condition with no tears or cracks. Check tyres are inflated to the correct pressure level.
Green Flag responds to hundreds of calls every week from motorists who run dry, so remember to check the fuel levels regularly on long journeys too.
Plan your journey beforehand with Green Flag's online routeplanner at www.greenflag.com which can direct drivers from their front door to anywhere in Europe.
ENDS
Notes to editors
- Images are available from the press office.
- Green Flag Motoring Assistance provides roadside rescue and recovery to five million customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Green Flag's incident management centre in Leeds manages around one million breakdown incidents each year.
- Customers have access to a national network of independent recovery agents with 6,000 qualified technicians in the UK and 15,000 on mainland Europe.
Sources:
* Green Flag internal statistics. Call volumes predicted for 26-29 May 2007 (using 27-30 May 2006 and 5-8 May 2007 call volumes) compared to 21-24 April 2007.
Media calls
For further information contact Philippa Naylor at Green Flag on 0113 399 1387 (out of hours 07711 964 615).
Public-relations@greenflag.com
Calls may be monitored and / or recorded.
