Brits are determined to drive across the country to visit family and friends over Christmas new research reveals, despite the bad weather.
The average family travels up to 207 miles over the festive period putting huge pressure on car parts, Saab GB showed.
Each journey will make five stops to drop off the average of 37 presents bought for family and friends, costing a total of £520.49.
Of those families moving about over Christmas, 85 percent refuse to travel on Christmas Day and instead, 36 percent will travel before Christmas Eve, and 18 percent will arrive on the 24th.
The lead up to Christmas will see many take three long distance car journeys of 59 miles and a further two short 15 mile trips for the delivery of presents.
Those in Northern Ireland are expected to take the most trips this Christmas with 17 percent planning on more than eight, while those in East Anglia will travel the furthest with an average of 80 miles being driven.
Travelling Tips over Christmas
If you have a number of journeys planned in your car to deliver presents, it is important you check your car is in fit condition to handle the long and short distance driving.
Check your car tyres have more than 3mm depth of tread and have the right pressure, perform general maintenance checks on all lights to make sure all the bulbs are working, and that oil levels are topped up.
If you think there is a possibility of snow make sure you take adequate clothing, food and a shovel to help you if you get caught in a snow storm.
Also make sure you can see out of your back window and your vision is not obscured due to the car being packed with presents, and if anything is being transported on the roof take measures to ensure it is secure.
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