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A quarter of motorists are driving potentially dangerous cars
The poll found 14% ignored dashboard warnings because repairs seemed costly or inconvenient, and 55% had broken down after delaying fixes.
- A OnePoll survey of 2,000 drivers found 28 per cent have a poor understanding of what warning lights displayed on their car screen mean, a study commissioned by Halfords to investigate driver concerns.
- Beyond warning signs, 20 per cent of drivers often struggle with confusing automotive abbreviations, while 14 per cent have ignored warnings and avoided garages due to high costs and hassle.
- Technical terms frequently stump drivers, with 77 per cent stumped by the ECU , 13 per cent unsure what MPH means, and only 16 per cent identifying the DPF .
- Putting off repairs often leads to trouble, as 55 per cent of drivers have broken down and been stranded for an average of 76 minutes, while 44 per cent delay until issues become serious, incurring an average £190 bill.
- Halfords appointed Judi Love as their 'Wheel Life Worry Whisperer' to improve driver confidence, with chief customer officer Karen Bellairs saying people need "straightforward, trusted help" rather than jargon and experts can explain issues in plain English.
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