Vehicle Advice

With cars gaining more and more automated safety systems, it’s easy to forget the simple steps you should take to SEE and BE SEEN in fog. Check your lights and wipers before your journey.  We stock a great range of wipers and bulbs, so if you need anything just shout! Follow our top tips to protect you and your car in fog: Slow down When visibility is limited you’ll have less time to react to other vehicles and when approaching bends on the road, so slowing down to a sensible speed will give you more time to avoid any potential risks. Reduce...

When you think of British weather your brain generally heads straight to 'rain'. Yes, the UK is one of the wettest places to be, which can cause havoc on the roads. During heavy downpours and torrential rain, not only are conditions unsafe, but your vehicle is much more likely to break down, leaving you stranded roadside. Prepare for and handle wet weather. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to come out on top in a downpour. Plan ahead In an ideal world, when heavy rain and floods are a risk, you'd simply not travel. However, if you...

It may come as no surprise that 40% of all collisions take place in the dark.  There are a number of things you can do to reduce the chances of a collision at night. Use headlights with good timing Turn on your headlights an hour before sunset, and an hour before sunrise - this makes it easier for other vehicles to see you. Ensure your outside lights are working properly, and that they are clean and undamaged, since this creates glare for other road users. Ensure your inside lights are off. Using interior lights can distract the driver, and creates glare...

Don't be stranded this Winter with a Battery Problem Indeed, if there is a time when your battery fails you and you find that your car is unable to start then it's most likely to happen during winter. Why do car batteries tend to fail more in winter? The reason car battery problems are more common in winter is that, when it gets colder, it puts more strain on your vehicle to get the ignition going. This is when your battery's charge comes into play.  If your battery is low or hasn't been charged for a while, then this is...