Have A Safe Drive Home This Christmas…
As the great singer-songwriter, Chris Rea said in his classic hit, millions of people this year will be driving home for Christmas. Many motorists can travel in excess of 7 hours when making that epic drive home. If you are preparing on a road trip across the country to celebrate the festive season with friends and loved ones you obviously must be certain your vehicle is ready and up to the job. There are various checks you can make to reduce the chances of your car breaking down , ensuring you have a safe trip. It is recommended you carry out your car checks seven days before departure. You should give your radiator a once over; Most new radiators are fitted with overflow bottles with minimum and maximum water levels, while, in older models, you can still fill it through the radiator cap. Drivers should top it up with half water and half antifreeze to stop your radiator from freezing. Motorists must monitor the condition of their tyres before heading off on a trip. Legall...