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Heatwave sparks spike in vehicle breakdowns over bank holiday

The AA said nearly 1,000 overheating incidents were among 34,124 callouts, with hot weather and traffic driving breakdowns higher.

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Soaring temperatures over the Bank Holiday weekend led to a surge in vehicle breakdowns.

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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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Drivers warned as heatwave melts roads and causes tyre blowouts

The AA said the number of breakdowns it attended over the bank holiday weekend was up 15% on the same period last year

·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Motorists issued severe warning after road ‘melts’ during heatwave

The number of breakdowns AA attended over the bank holiday weekend was up 15 per cent on the same period last year

·London, United Kingdom
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Leader LiveLeader Live
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Heatwave sparks spike in vehicle breakdowns over bank holiday

Soaring temperatures over the Bank Holiday weekend led to a surge in vehicle breakdowns.

·Wrexham, United Kingdom
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headlinemoney.co.ukheadlinemoney.co.uk

AA callouts rise 15% as heatwave hits Bank Holiday weekend

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headlinemoney.co.uk broke the news on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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