Conditions of cars on Irish roads worsen due to financial strain

The condition of cars on the road is in decline as people hold onto to their cars for longer due to financial strains.

A survey carried out by AA Ireland said that it has seen a 5% increase in call-outs to assist motorists in the first five months of this year compared to last.

"People are holding onto cars for longer," said spokesperson for the AA Arwen Foley.

"In a poll we did last January 79% of people polled said that they would hold onto their car for as long as they could

"Cars are getting older, there aren't new cars on the roads older cars need a little bit more attention they will suffer more from wear and tear."