1 week Ago By [email protected] (Claire Harrison)
A motorway junction in Nuneaton has been revealed as one of the UK's top breakdown hotspots. Junction 3/3A on the M6 at Nuneaton has been named as one of the most likely in the country for motorists to break down at. In the top ten places in the UK, the local motorway junction was named as the ninth motorway breakdown location.
In 2024, there were 1,342 breakdowns. This is higher than M25, junctions J5/6 at Sevenoaks/Godstone with 1,311 breakdowns. The M62, junction 11/12 at Warrington/Eccles, saw the most breakdowns last year with 2,080.
READ MORE: Former Nuneaton school building could become place to live READ MORE: Caring Nuneaton school named UK's best in national competition That is according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket to National Highways. it was not the only data received, as the FOI also revealed that July and August are the months when most breakdowns occur, while Fridays are the most common day. Kara Gammell, car insurance expert at the company, said: "July and August are the months when most breakdowns occur, while Fridays are the most common day.
“Friday is the most common day for breakdowns to happen, which is when many Brits will be hitting the road for weekend getaways or rushing home from work. Eagerness to get on the road could be contributing to these breakdowns with drivers skipping vehicle checks before they set off. “Driving collisions can have a knock-on effect on breakdowns; vehicles stuck in long queues and heavy traffic can then overheat and breakdown, or motorists may drive over debris from accidents, causing tyre punctures.
“Meanwhile, the data shows that July and August are the months that see the most breakdowns, and the increase in drivers on the roads at this time of the year will be part of the cause. Seasonal vehicles such as campervans and caravans can suffer issues after a lack of use in the winter months and being taken back onto the road without proper checks. Hot weather can also cause problems generally with vehicles overheating, especially if you’re in heavy traffic that means you’re stopping and starting.
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