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Kim’s Tips; Springtime Checks – Make sure your vehicle is sound, safe and ready for the coming spring and summer!!

11th March 2025

With welcome sunshine after a prolonged dull, wet winter, now is a good time to check your vehicle, writes Kim Henson. (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Cold, wet weather (such as we in the UK have experienced for many months!) is unhelpful in terms of encouraging drivers to inspect their vehicles, but with sunshine making an appearance again and temperatures rising a … [Read more...]

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