A survey has proved one in seven people struggle to open their car bonnet.

Car survey

Car survey

Research conducted by insurance company, Privilege, has discovered almost 10 per cent of the population have difficulty unbolting the front area of their vehicle to reach the mechanical area.

Whilst 90 per cent of people would have severe difficulty checking the oil level of their transport, changing a burst tyre, or jump starting their car, according to the study, which was also obtained by the Metro newspaper.