Check your windscreen

As the colder weather approaches, a simple chip in a windscreen can easily escalate into a crack.   Driving with a cracked windscreen is a safety issue for you, and can be considered a motoring offence, and if you are involved in an accident, it could be seen as your responsibility because you were driving […]

Are you driving an electric vehicle this winter?

Take extra care planning your journey if you drive an EV Batteries do not work as efficiently in cold weather and therefore the range will be reduced. Estimates vary from 30% to 50% reduction, once temperatures drop below freezing Using lights and the heater more than usual will further reduce the range Keep your battery […]

Are you ready for winter driving?

CHECK your windscreen wipers and washers, window demisters and lights are working correctly CHECK screen wash levels and use a 50% mix of good quality screen wash to reduce the chance of it freezing in frosty weather CHECK your tyres – they should have good tread level, ideally at least 3mm of tread CHECK the […]