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North Wales Live
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
61 per cent of people have scrapped plans because of car trouble
People are reporting missing out on everything from weddings to holidays because of car breakdowns. New research from car health assistant app Vixa found that over three quarters of drivers have experienced car trouble at least once with 61 per cent having had plans ruined by car trouble. More than a quarter say they've been late to work or an important meeting, 18 per cent have missed visiting friends and nine per cent of people have missed a wedding due to the impact of car difficulties. One in four have turned down an invitation or changed plans because they didn't trust their car would get them there. Vixa from The AA has teamed up with UK garage royalty Lisa Maffia to launch a new track called 'Keep it Rollin' to raise awareness of how summer car troubles can ruin best-laid plans. The research also found that a third of drivers weren't aware of the extra pressure summer driving puts on their cars. From long-distance journeys to hotter conditions The plug-in Vixa device gives personalised insights on your phone, with proactive alerts when something's not right. Matt Barker, marketing director at Vixa said: 'From missed holidays to disrupted weddings, summer car trouble can throw a real spanner in the works."
Wales Online
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
61 per cent of people have scrapped plans because of car trouble
61 per cent of people have scrapped plans because of car trouble Experts say problems are more common in the summer People are reporting missing out on everything from weddings to holidays because of car breakdowns. New research from car health assistant app Vixa found that over three quarters of drivers have experienced car trouble at least once with 61 per cent having had plans ruined by car trouble. More than a quarter say they've been late to work or an important meeting, 18 per cent have missed visiting friends and nine per cent of people have missed a wedding due to the impact of car difficulties. One in four have turned down an invitation or changed plans because they didn't trust their car would get them there. Vixa from The AA has teamed up with UK garage royalty Lisa Maffia to launch a new track called 'Keep it Rollin' to raise awareness of how summer car troubles can ruin best-laid plans. The research also found that a third of drivers weren't aware of the extra pressure summer driving puts on their cars. From long-distance journeys to hotter conditions The plug-in Vixa device gives personalised insights on your phone, with proactive alerts when something's not right. Article continues below Matt Barker, marketing director at Vixa said: 'From missed holidays to disrupted weddings, summer car trouble can throw a real spanner in the works." The new single is available on SoundCloud and the music video can be watched on YouTube.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Majority of drivers have missed concerts, holidays and even WEDDINGS due to car troubles, survey shows
It comes as summer is considered the worst time for car troubles CAR BLIMEY Majority of drivers have missed concerts, holidays and even WEDDINGS due to car troubles, survey shows MOTORISTS are reported to have missed weddings, concerts – and even holidays due to car troubles. A poll of 2,000 motorists found 61 per cent have had their plans scuppered thanks to a car problems, with one in twenty of those completely missing a loved one's wedding. 1 Troubles like flat tyres, battery failures, engine warnings are among the top issues Credit: SWNS Others have had to cancel holidays (five per cent), have missed flights (four per cent) and a job interview (four per cent). Family gatherings (11 per cent), day trips (eight per cent) and hospital appointments (six per cent) are also among the events that have been missed altogether due to car issues. With flat tyres or punctures (52 per cent), battery failures (39 per cent), and engine warning lights (28 per cent) the most likely faults to wreak havoc on journey plans. It also emerged summer is considered the worst time to experience car trouble, with 30 per cent confessing it's the season they have the most plans they rely on their vehicle for. The study was commissioned by Vixa – a car health assistant from The AA – which has teamed up with UK garage talent and So Solid Crew Member Lisa Maffia as part of their Garage Bangers campaign, to create a nostalgic summer track 'Keep it Rollin' in a car garage. It features real engine sounds and beats, aiming to raise awareness of how summer car troubles can ruin plans. Matt Barker from the brand, said: 'With summer upon us, many of us depend on our cars to enjoy holidays, share day trips or head to important events. 'Sometimes problems seem to come out of nowhere – leading to disappointment and frustration from drivers and passengers alike. 'Use of a car health assistant and regular maintenance checks can help you to stay on top of things and alert you to potential issues. 'There are some simple checks we can do to ensure our car is in the best possible shape. Drivers are 'hit with $600 fees over invisible damage' to rental cars - Hertz is leading the pack as AI up claims 'And hopefully the lyrics to this track will help people to remember what to do.' The research also revealed a quarter of motorists have turned down an invite or travel plan simply because they didn't trust their car to make the journey. Of those affected by car issues, 20 per cent put it down to trying to 'make do' with older vehicles. But 18 per cent admitted they lack knowledge about car maintenance – and often ignore strange noises coming from their motor which in turn has contributed to disruption to plans. When it comes to the summer months specifically, more than one in 10 experienced overheating engines, while nine per cent admitted to suffering a full tyre blowout. Overall, these incidents left nearly half feeling frustrated (49 per cent) and stressed (46 per cent). With one in seven (14 per cent) left embarrassed – and the same number felt guilty for letting others down according to the data. But while 40 per cent try to stay on top of their car's health – they do sometimes miss things. With 30 per cent opting to go to a garage in the event of a minor issue, whereas a quarter (26 per cent) try to fix it themselves. Matt Barker from Vixa added: 'From missed holidays to disrupted weddings, summer car trouble can throw a real spanner in the works. 'Garage Bangers brings that message to life in a fun and relatable way. 'It's all about helping people enjoy the moments that matter — and making sure car trouble doesn't get in the way.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Majority of drivers have missed concerts, holidays and even WEDDINGS due to car troubles, survey shows
It comes as summer is considered the worst time for car troubles CAR BLIMEY Majority of drivers have missed concerts, holidays and even WEDDINGS due to car troubles, survey shows MOTORISTS are reported to have missed weddings, concerts – and even holidays due to car troubles. A poll of 2,000 motorists found 61 per cent have had their plans scuppered thanks to a car problems, with one in twenty of those completely missing a loved one's wedding. 1 Troubles like flat tyres, battery failures, engine warnings are among the top issues Credit: SWNS Others have had to cancel holidays (five per cent), have missed flights (four per cent) and a job interview (four per cent). Advertisement Family gatherings (11 per cent), day trips (eight per cent) and hospital appointments (six per cent) are also among the events that have been missed altogether due to car issues. With flat tyres or punctures (52 per cent), battery failures (39 per cent), and engine warning lights (28 per cent) the most likely faults to wreak havoc on journey plans. It also emerged summer is considered the worst time to experience car trouble, with 30 per cent confessing it's the season they have the most plans they rely on their vehicle for. The study was commissioned by Vixa – a car health assistant from The AA – which has teamed up with UK garage talent and So Solid Crew Member Lisa Maffia as part of their Garage Bangers campaign, to create a nostalgic summer track 'Keep it Rollin' in a car garage. Advertisement It features real engine sounds and beats, aiming to raise awareness of how summer car troubles can ruin plans. Matt Barker from the brand, said: 'With summer upon us, many of us depend on our cars to enjoy holidays, share day trips or head to important events. 'Sometimes problems seem to come out of nowhere – leading to disappointment and frustration from drivers and passengers alike. 'Use of a car health assistant and regular maintenance checks can help you to stay on top of things and alert you to potential issues. Advertisement 'There are some simple checks we can do to ensure our car is in the best possible shape. Drivers are 'hit with $600 fees over invisible damage' to rental cars - Hertz is leading the pack as AI up claims 'And hopefully the lyrics to this track will help people to remember what to do.' The research also revealed a quarter of motorists have turned down an invite or travel plan simply because they didn't trust their car to make the journey. Of those affected by car issues, 20 per cent put it down to trying to 'make do' with older vehicles. But 18 per cent admitted they lack knowledge about car maintenance – and often ignore strange noises coming from their motor which in turn has contributed to disruption to plans. Advertisement When it comes to the summer months specifically, more than one in 10 experienced overheating engines, while nine per cent admitted to suffering a full tyre blowout. Overall, these incidents left nearly half feeling frustrated (49 per cent) and stressed (46 per cent). With one in seven (14 per cent) left embarrassed – and the same number felt guilty for letting others down according to the data. But while 40 per cent try to stay on top of their car's health – they do sometimes miss things. With 30 per cent opting to go to a garage in the event of a minor issue, whereas a quarter (26 per cent) try to fix it themselves. Advertisement Matt Barker from Vixa added: 'From missed holidays to disrupted weddings, summer car trouble can throw a real spanner in the works. 'Garage Bangers brings that message to life in a fun and relatable way. 'It's all about helping people enjoy the moments that matter — and making sure car trouble doesn't get in the way.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Motorists miss weddings, concerts and even holidays due to car problems
A poll of 2,000 motorists found 61% have had their plans scuppered thanks to a car problem, with one in twenty of those completely missing a loved one's wedding A survey of 2,000 drivers revealed that a whopping 61% have had their plans ruined by car troubles, with one in twenty even missing a loved one's wedding because of it. Other casualties of car issues include cancelled holidays (5%), missed flights (4%) and job interviews (4%). Family gatherings (11%), day trips (8%) and hospital appointments (6%) also made the list of events missed due to car problems. The most common culprits causing chaos on the roads are flat tyres or punctures (52%), battery failures (39%), and engine warning lights (28%). It comes after UK households issued warning if they have Nescafé coffee in kitchen. Interestingly, the study found that summer is the worst time to experience car trouble, with 30% admitting it's the season they rely on their vehicle the most. The research was commissioned by Vixa – a car health assistant from The AA – which has partnered with UK garage talent and So Solid Crew Member Lisa Maffia for their Garage Bangers campaign. They've created a nostalgic summer track 'Keep it Rollin' in a car garage, featuring real engine sounds and beats, aiming to highlight how summer car troubles can put a damper on your plans. Matt Barker from the brand, said: "With summer upon us, many of us depend on our cars to enjoy holidays, share day trips or head to important events. Sometimes problems seem to come out of nowhere – leading to disappointment and frustration from drivers and passengers alike. "Use of a car health assistant and regular maintenance checks can help you to stay on top of things and alert you to potential issues. There are some simple checks we can do to ensure our car is in the best possible shape. And hopefully the lyrics to this track will help people to remember what to do." The study also found a quarter of motorists have declined an invitation or travel plan simply because they didn't trust their vehicle to complete the journey. Of those hit by car troubles, 20% blamed it on trying to 'make do' with ageing vehicles. However, 18% confessed they lack understanding about car maintenance – and frequently ignore unusual sounds from their motor which has subsequently led to disrupted plans. Regarding the summer months particularly, more than one in 10 experienced overheating engines, whilst 9% confessed to enduring a complete tyre blowout. Overall, these incidents left nearly half feeling frustrated (49%) and stressed (46%). With one in seven (14%) left embarrassed – and the same proportion felt guilty for disappointing others according to the data. Yet whilst 40% attempt to monitor their car's condition – they do occasionally overlook things. The survey reveals that 30% of Brits would head to a garage for even minor car issues, while a quarter (26%) would attempt to fix it themselves. Matt Barker from Vixa commented: "From missed holidays to disrupted weddings, summer car trouble can throw a real spanner in the works. "Garage Bangers brings that message to life in a fun and relatable way. It's all about helping people enjoy the moments that matter - and making sure car trouble doesn't get in the way."
