Top tips for driving in summer

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Top Tips for driving in summer Summer brings hot temperatures, but can also bring busy and congested roads, with people trying to get away for the weekend. Follow these tips to ensure your summer driving is enjoyable and safe. 1. If you’re going away for a few days then you’re bound to be carrying some extra weight on your car. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure to cater for the extra weight. 2. Overheating is a common problem with cars in the hotter months. Ensure all the fluid levels in your car are correct. This will prevent over heating and something going wrong. 3. Open windows can cause extra drag on your car; this in turn will cost you more in petrol. Try using the air vents instead, or air conditioning. 4. Ensure you don’t get too fatigued on your journey, and take regular breaks. For more advice on your car and safer driving, visit http://www.carbodyrepairs.org . Car body repairs Derby offer repairs for all types of car damage and are based at Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GZ. 01332 297221.

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Top Tips for driving in summer

Summer brings hot temperatures, but can also bring busy and congested roads, with people trying to get away for the weekend. Follow these tips to ensure your summer driving is enjoyable and safe.

1. If you’re going away for a few days then you’re bound to be carrying some extra weight on your car. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure to cater for the extra weight.

2. Overheating is a common problem with cars in the hotter months. Ensure all the fluid levels in your car are correct. This will prevent over heating and something going wrong.

3. Open windows can cause extra drag on your car; this in turn will cost you more in petrol. Try using the air vents instead, or air conditioning.

4. Ensure you don’t get too fatigued on your journey, and take regular breaks.

For more advice on your car and safer driving, visit http://www.carbodyrepairs.org. Car body repairs Derby offer repairs for all types of car damage and are based at Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8GZ. 01332 297221.