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Drive safely and legally this winter

28th November 2024

Winter pushes our vehicles to the limit, and to help you stay safe and legal when driving at this time of year, here are some handy tips from Marc Russell, CCO at car maintenance marketplace FixMyCar (https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/)... He tells us: (All words from FixMyCar:). “Winter has a reputation for pushing vehicles to their limit and transforming roads into chaos. Many drivers are … [Read more...]

Winter driving – how to get there safely

21st December 2023

Take care on the roads this winter... PassMeFast tells us: As the seasons change, so does the driving landscape. This time of year is notorious for endless rainy days, which pose a new set of challenges for drivers. With rainfall increasing, and the wind picking up, roads can become slippery and much harder to navigate. Driving in adverse weather conditions can be daunting, but many people … [Read more...]

Winter is coming – prepare your car and drive with care to stay safe on the roads

24th September 2020

Think ahead to prepare your vehicle and ready yourself for the challenges of driving through the next few months... With winter on its way, it is wise to check your vehicle for the months ahead and also to prepare yourself for the inevitable cold, damp, foggy days that are typically part of Britain's climate between now and next spring. Kim says, "The link below will take you to what I feel is … [Read more...]

Winter could still turn and bite… be prepared!

6th February 2019

With over two months of winter left to run, the UK may still have to brace itself for yet another wave of cold and snowy weather in February and March. It pays to be ready, just in case... However, just how well prepared is the nation to face the elements? Select Car Leasing has conducted a national survey of 1,200 motorists to find out if the British public has learned its lesson. Key … [Read more...]

Stay Safe! Timely Winter Driving Tyre Sense, from Bridgestone

30th November 2016

Bridgestone hopes flurry of winter driving messages will stick with drivers… Report by Kim Henson. With the temperatures plummeting across the UK in recent days and Jack Frost making an appearance, Bridgestone is urging motorists to take heed of some simple driving tips to stay as safe as possible. With a marked drop in temperatures now being felt, Bridgestone’s managing director Robin Shaw … [Read more...]

Freeze a jolly good fellow… A true winter’s tale

3rd December 2014

Grumpy, me? Well for once, today I almost smiled, and others who happened to be in my workshop at the time were seen to be concealing grins (at the very least). Please agree that you won’t smile, nor laugh, nor titter, when you read this – and I promise that this story is true. Recently a new customer had brought his car to me for a pre-MoT check and service, which I duly started to carry out. … [Read more...]

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