Drivers urged to avoid ‘flat battery blues’ Drivers are being urged to avoid starting next year with a flat battery.
RAC spokeswoman Alice Simpson said: “The first working day after Christmas is typically the busiest of the year for our patrols attending drivers suffering the flat battery blues.
The RAC said battery issues are the most common reason for vehicle breakdowns all year round, but cooler temperatures during winter put a greater strain on batteries because of the increased use of heaters, lights, heated screens and seats.
On the first Monday of every year thousands of commuters discover that cars left idle throughout the Christmas period will not start when they return to work.
With New Year’s Day falling on a Wednesday in 2025, many people are expected to extend their time off work until the following Monday, resulting in a longer period where their cars are unused.
