Unipart Urge Motorists to Complete Vehicle Checks
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Motorists are putting their safety at risk by failing to complete regular vehicle checks, according to car part and servicing giant Unipart Automotive.
A survey from Unipart Automotive and Omnicar, Synovate’s specialist motoring omnibus research study, found that regular car maintenance by motorists has fallen by a quarter since 2001. The survey polled more than 53,000 motorists over four years.
In 2001, the average British motorist visited service and repair outlets 1.8 times a year to get their vehicle checked. This figure has dropped to an average of 1.4 visits in 2005.
The survey also reveals a steady decline in the number of British motorists carrying out regular DIY checks on their car. In 2001, nearly one in three motorists (30 per cent) regularly completed their own vehicle safety checks to review tyre tread depth, shock absorbers, brake pads and brake lights. This figure dropped to 22 per cent in 2005 contributing to a rise in the number of motorists that are unnecessarily endangering themselves and others on the roads.
To help raise awareness about the importance of regular vehicle safety checks Unipart Automotive has produced an essential guide to road safety in association with charity Brake for Road Safety Week this year (November 7 – 13).
The road safety guide, featuring top tips on vehicle maintenance and safe driving advice is available at www.uccc.co.uk.
Spokesperson for Unipart Automotive, Andrew Daly, said: "The survey shows a huge decline in the number of motorists willing to carry out simple safety checks on their cars. We are urging motorists to put safety first by following some simple steps that could really make a difference.
"It is important that we view car checks as part of our life routine of keeping healthy and safe. As a driver you should be aware about the crucial link between car maintenance and road safety. We hope motorists will refer to our safety guide to help themselves and others stay safe on the roads."
Mary Williams OBE, chief executive of Brake, the road safety charity, says: "Bald tyres, faulty brakes and broken lights cost lives. Anyone who drives a vehicle without checking it is in full working order is taking a big risk. The information packs being provided by Brake and Unipart will help drivers keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe."
Brake is a national registered charity dedicated to preventing death and injury on the roads and caring for road crash victims. For more information about Road Safety Week, go to www.brake.org.uk
Research Material:
Unipart Group of Companies is one of Europe's leading independent logistics, automotive parts and accessories companies and one of the largest privately owned companies in Britain. Unipart engages in the following business:
The provision of logistics services to the automotive, IT, mobile communications, and defence sectors, through our logistics division Unipart Logistics;
The development, marketing and distribution of automotive aftermarket products and services through our Unipart Automotive Division;
The supply of truck and trailer components through TTC and Serck Intertruck which also supplies automotive cooling products;
The marketing and distribution of caravan, camping, marine parts and accessories through the Burden Group;
The manufacture of Original Equipment (OE) automotive parts. The Unipart Manufacturing Group manufactures original equipment for several British, European and Japanese vehicle manufacturers in the UK and Europe. It operates two joint venture companies with leading German component manufacturers;
The supply of rolling stock parts, services, signalling and telecommunications equipment to the rail industry. The Unipart Rail Division comprises our wholly owned businesses Railpart which supplies parts and services for rolling stock and National Railway Supplies which provides parts and services such as signalling and telecommunications equipment;
The provision of consultancy and training to enable sustainable organisational change through Unipart Advanced Learning Systems;
Omnicar is Synovate's dedicated face-to-face survey of 1,000 motorists, providing a monthly update of their attitudes and behaviour. Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc, provides a comprehensive suite of research solutions. More information on Synovate can be found at www.synovate.com
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Motorists are putting their safety at risk by failing to complete regular vehicle checks, according to car part and servicing giant Unipart Automotive.A survey from Unipart Automotive and Omnicar, Synovate’s specialist motoring omnibus research study, found that regular car maintenance by motorists has fallen by a quarter since 2001. The survey polled more than 53,000 motorists over four years.
In 2001, the average British motorist visited service and repair outlets 1.8 times a year to get their vehicle checked. This figure has dropped to an average of 1.4 visits in 2005.
The survey also reveals a steady decline in the number of British motorists carrying out regular DIY checks on their car. In 2001, nearly one in three motorists (30 per cent) regularly completed their own vehicle safety checks to review tyre tread depth, shock absorbers, brake pads and brake lights. This figure dropped to 22 per cent in 2005 contributing to a rise in the number of motorists that are unnecessarily endangering themselves and others on the roads.
To help raise awareness about the importance of regular vehicle safety checks Unipart Automotive has produced an essential guide to road safety in association with charity Brake for Road Safety Week this year (November 7 – 13).
The road safety guide, featuring top tips on vehicle maintenance and safe driving advice is available at www.uccc.co.uk.
Spokesperson for Unipart Automotive, Andrew Daly, said: "The survey shows a huge decline in the number of motorists willing to carry out simple safety checks on their cars. We are urging motorists to put safety first by following some simple steps that could really make a difference.
"It is important that we view car checks as part of our life routine of keeping healthy and safe. As a driver you should be aware about the crucial link between car maintenance and road safety. We hope motorists will refer to our safety guide to help themselves and others stay safe on the roads."
Mary Williams OBE, chief executive of Brake, the road safety charity, says: "Bald tyres, faulty brakes and broken lights cost lives. Anyone who drives a vehicle without checking it is in full working order is taking a big risk. The information packs being provided by Brake and Unipart will help drivers keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe."
Brake is a national registered charity dedicated to preventing death and injury on the roads and caring for road crash victims. For more information about Road Safety Week, go to www.brake.org.uk
Research Material:
Unipart Group of Companies is one of Europe's leading independent logistics, automotive parts and accessories companies and one of the largest privately owned companies in Britain. Unipart engages in the following business:
The provision of logistics services to the automotive, IT, mobile communications, and defence sectors, through our logistics division Unipart Logistics;
The development, marketing and distribution of automotive aftermarket products and services through our Unipart Automotive Division;
The supply of truck and trailer components through TTC and Serck Intertruck which also supplies automotive cooling products;
The marketing and distribution of caravan, camping, marine parts and accessories through the Burden Group;
The manufacture of Original Equipment (OE) automotive parts. The Unipart Manufacturing Group manufactures original equipment for several British, European and Japanese vehicle manufacturers in the UK and Europe. It operates two joint venture companies with leading German component manufacturers;
The supply of rolling stock parts, services, signalling and telecommunications equipment to the rail industry. The Unipart Rail Division comprises our wholly owned businesses Railpart which supplies parts and services for rolling stock and National Railway Supplies which provides parts and services such as signalling and telecommunications equipment;
The provision of consultancy and training to enable sustainable organisational change through Unipart Advanced Learning Systems;
Omnicar is Synovate's dedicated face-to-face survey of 1,000 motorists, providing a monthly update of their attitudes and behaviour. Synovate, the market research arm of Aegis Group plc, provides a comprehensive suite of research solutions. More information on Synovate can be found at www.synovate.com
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