The RAC has issued a strong warning to UK drivers over a concerning trend of abandoned vehicles , which saw reports nearing 100,000 in a single year . Data shows a steep 34 per cent leap in abandoned cars in the last two years, which the RAC says is straining council resources and blighting communities. High repair costs and reduced scrapping incentives are cited as key reasons for the increase.

Abandoned Vehicle Surge: The RAC highlighted a serious trend of abandoned vehicles across the UK, revealing that councils received 99,095 reports of abandoned vehicles last year alone. This figure represents a huge 34 per cent leap from the number reported two years ago.

Rising Costs as Cause: High repair costs for older vehicles, which make fixing them "uneconomical," are cited as a primary

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