Is Your Car Ready For The Summer?

The hot summer months will put a lot more strain on your car than perhaps you realise, and the last thing you want is to suffer an untimely breakdown during the midday sun.

While it is not always obvious if something is wrong with your car, should you notice anything unusual then you’re best off staying in the inside lane in case you need to pull off.

To reduce the risk of a breakdown read these tips. Try to perform whatever checks you need to as soon, and as frequently, as you can. You don’t have to be a mechanic!

Tyres 

Tyres are one of the most important parts of your car to look after; if you aren’t on top of them then the consequences can be severe. A puncture, or worse still, a blow-out, can be exceptionally dangerous.

You should check your tyre pressures each week; this is free and easy at petrol stations all across the country. You must know what pressures to set the tyres as they vary from car to car - you will need to consult your car manual. A rule of thumb is about 33PSI in each.