Tag Archives: Festive

Breakdown provider Green Flag is predicting there will be more than 26,000 breakdowns on January 2 as many people head back to work after the festive break. That’s 18 cars every minute and an 88% increase in the average number of callouts compared to the annual daily average. Callouts to …

This Christmas is set to be the most expensive ever on the roads with petrol and diesel both at record highs for the festive period. Petrol is currently being sold for an average of 152.96p a litre which is 7p more than it was on 22 December 2021 (145.66p), according …

One in six people have bickered with their partner about who will be the designated driver over the festive period, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 drivers has found that other Christmas gripes include backseat drivers, leaving for events on time, and frustration at attempting to successfully …

More than three quarters of Brits will be relying on their car over the festive period, according to new research from Honda UK. The survey of 2,000 people also revealed that the most common number of trips we’re planning on making is between four and six (35%), covering a distance …

A MINI Electric, wrapped in 2,000 smart LED lights by Twinkly, is starting a five-week tour to spread Christmas cheer and raise money for three charities. Lighting the way after the Festive MINI Electric’s first public appearance at The Lexicon Bracknell in Berkshire, on the 25th November, the car will …

An estimated 28 million petrol and diesel car drivers will take to the roads during December to visit friends and family or buy gifts – each forking out more than £280 on fuel in the process. As a result, a fifth intend to leave the car at home ‘as much …

  Drunken passengers singing out of tune are one of the worst things about being a designated driver over the festive season, according to new research. The poll by music streaming service Deezer revealed the extent of the problem because Christmas tunes are the nation’s favourite genre to sing to …