With the majority of breakdowns related to flat or exhausted batteries Noel Keogh, Head of AA Rescue, reminds us that "Batteries have to work harder in cold weather. If you have an old or faulty battery now is the time it's likely to act up so our advice is to pre-empt a potential breakdown and have it replaced."
With temperatures expected to drop below zero over the coming days the AA patrols advise motorists to give their batteries a chance by starting the car before switching on demisters, heaters, wipers, lights and radio in the mornings.
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