Just like any other car part, your car battery needs some TLC in order for it to function as it should. Neglecting your car battery could cause your battery to drain and die, costing you more money in the long run. In our helpful guide, we outline tips on how to keep your car battery healthy, and last as long as possible. Car battery health tips Replace your car battery every four years To ensu...
Cold weather can seriously impact your car’s health, increasing your chances of a breakdown – while hot weather also poses its challenges, too! To prevent breaking down at any time of year, it’s important to stay prepared. Our helpful guide tells you exactly what you need to bring in your emergency road kit. What to pack in your emergency breakdown kit First aid kit: it is always handy to have...
Getting a flat tyre can be very frustrating – and, somehow, it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient time. It is not recommended you drive on a flat tyre – as this can put your safety at risk and compromise the vehicle’s performance. However, in an emergency, it is perhaps reassuring to know that you can travel several hundred yards on a flat tyre to reach a place of safety. Learn more a...
From Thursday 27th January, a loosening of government restrictions in England means the wearing of face coverings and is no longer mandatory. However, the government recommendation remains to wear face masks in indoor environments. With this in mind, we will be respectfully encouraging our customers to voluntarily maintain the same safety measures of face masks and social distancing that, to date...
Potholes are often the bane of many people’s motoring lives. Whether you are a constant victim of pothole destruction, or maybe you are lucky enough never to encounter potholes in your life, either way, our helpful blog will have you clued up. Learn more about those pesky potholes and how to avoid the damage they cause. What is a pothole? Potholes are holes in the road which can differ in size a...
As drivers, we have probably all needed to use our hazard warning lights at some point – whether that’s to alert others to an obstruction in the road, or to say thank you to a vehicle. However, it’s important to know when you should use your hazard lights, and when you shouldn’t. Read our handy guide to find out morel. What are hazard lights? Hazard warning lights are essential for alerting othe...
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmentally friendly nature – electric vehicles produce significantly less carbon emissions than their fuel engine counterparts. With the UK government planning to become net-zero by2050, the switch to electric cars is seemingly becoming more common. Learn more about the benefits of electric cars in our helpful blog. How much do el...
The spare tyre is seemingly essential, yet a point of confusion sometimes. There are a few rules surrounding spare tyres - our guide not only covers all you need to know about spare tyre rules, but we also explore alternatives to carrying around a spare tyres. What are the spare tyre laws in the UK? You are not legally obliged to carry a spare tyre - instead, there are various alternatives to r...
Eco safe driving is driving with the environment in mind – cars are known to harm the earths ozone layer, due to the hydrocarbon glasses that they release. To combat these negative greenhouse gases, the UK government also give tax discounts on cars with lower emissions and hope to a net zero future by 2050. There are many ways you can become a greener driver, for example, by adapting the way you d...
From Tuesday 30th November everyone in England must wear a face covering when entering one of our branches, unless they are exempt. With this in mind, we will respectfully ask our customers to adhere to these new safety measures and we have instructed our staff to follow the same principles. We are doing everything we can to keep our staff and colleagues safe during this festive season and we tha...