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CBC
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
#TheMoment a hiker saved himself during a harrowing trip in the B.C. wilderness
Dallin Beaumier recounts the moment he found a way to get himself to safety after his vehicle broke down during a hiking trip on central Vancouver Island.
Khaleej Times
07-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Tourist's car breaks down in Ajman; police offer her food, place to stay
Virginie Carrelty Kyoungmo, a female tourist of African nationality was driving her car in Ajman's Masfout area when suddenly the vehicle broke down and she had to pull over on the road's side. Upon receiving a report of the incident, which took place on Al Watan Street, the police directed a nearby patrol to head to the place and swiftly respond. It was at a late hour when the incident took place, and Kyoungmo was on a long road trip to the Sultanate of Oman. The vehicle was towed to the nearest repair shop, where technicians said it needed maintenance that will take a whole day. In a humanitarian gesture, the Masfout Police Station hosted Kyoungmo at the station's guest lounge since all rooms in the local hotel were sold out. She was also provided with meals to make sure she is comfortable at the police station. Expressing her deep gratitude and extending thanks for the warm welcome, the tourist hailed UAE's generous hospitality and the noble spirit of the country's police officers. "The police authorithy in the emirate is committed to enhancing its social role by embodying values of humanity and tolerance, and by offering help to anyone in need", said Major Abdulrahman Hayy Al Kaabi, Head of Masfout Comprehensive Police Station.
The Independent
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Drivers warned over MOT ‘advisory apathy'
One in six (17%) drivers who ignore MOT advisories experience a vehicle breakdown or crash as a result, a survey suggests. The RAC, which commissioned the poll, said it is 'vital drivers keep a close eye' on any issues raised. MOTs check a number of vehicle parts such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes to ensure they meet legal standards. A vehicle with major problems will fail the test. Drivers often also receive a list of advisories for minor issues they are not required to resolve immediately. Examples include tyre tread close to the legal limit, brake pads almost worn out, and small oil leaks. Some 44% of the 1,460 drivers surveyed who had a vehicle put through an MOT in the previous year said the test resulted in one or more advisories. The warnings were not acted on by 54% of these respondents. Some 17% of this group went on to suffer a vehicle breakdown or collision as a consequence. Separate Department for Transport figures show 39 people were killed and a further 1,865 were injured in crashes on Britain's roads in 2023 in which vehicle defects were a contributory factor. The total number of casualties was the highest since 2018. RAC mobile servicing and repairs team leader Nick Mullender warned that MOT advisories 'demand attention' because they mean a vehicle 'isn't in the best of health'. He said: 'Unfortunately, our research suggests there's a lot of troubling advisory apathy among drivers. 'Advisories indicate the potential for the vehicle to become unroadworthy in a matter of months or even weeks, depending on the nature of the issue and how often the vehicle is driven. 'It's crucial that drivers keep a close eye on any flagged items.' He added: 'An MOT is the most basic of roadworthiness checks, and no replacement for a proper service by a qualified mechanic.' – The survey was conducted by research company Online95 between May 23 and June 1.
