Does The Recession Result In Unsafe Cars?

Sunday, 16. August 2009

Whilst there are a few vague signs coming out of Germany, France and Japan that we may be moving out of the world recession we have no such signs in the UK and whilst people are still being made redundant and reducing work hours there are fears that the UK roads are becoming more dangerous as drivers avoid service and repair costs. One of the biggest dangers lies with companies that have provided cash for cars. They have been criticised for not carrying out sufficient checks on the service records of the cars being used for business as they still don’t get the fact that when the car is being used for business they are responsible for the roadworthy condition of the car. This puts all road users in danger if cars are being driven whilst unsafe but with everyone operating on a tight budget, including employers, it isn’t surprising that everyone is turning a blind eye to the potential dangers. It has been suggested that if the car cannot be maintained to the manufacturer’s recommendations that drivers make sure that the brakes, tyres and steering are all checked regularly and even if it isn’t due to have the car MOT inspected purely for peace of mind that the car is at least safe, the cost would be worth it. Last thing we want is people dying or being injured as a result of the recession. By Graham Hill