Summer Holidays on the road

Setting off for those long Summer holidays may be the only time of year your vehicle gets a long journey – it may also be the time when you load the car with heavy luggage and the whole family. Extra load means more pressure on your tyres and the hot weather can be unwelcome when travelling for long journeys. Below are some of our tips for Summer driving.

Check Tyre Pressures

You should always check your tyre pressures – if you have a “full-load” check the owners manual or visit us and we will advise you on the correct pressure for your tyres. Don’t overfill your tyres if you are in doubt consult with your tyre supplier or a Protyre expert.

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Check Battery

In hot weather your battery will have a shorter life and this coupled with the increased use of air conditioning systems can mean additional stress for your battery – consult your drivers manual and check that it is working correctly.

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Check Air Con

Most vehicles now have air conditioning – check it is working well, is the air cool as expected, or is it coming through the ventilation fans warm? If it is warm, your vehicle's air con will either need regassing or there may be a leak. Most vehicles will need to have their air conditioning recharged at least every other year, or at the very least checked. Protyre offer Air Con Regas at many of our garages. You can book Air Con regas appointments online by clicking the button below. We always recommend checking with your local Protyre garage before booking your appointment.

Simple Summer Rules

Outlined below are a few simple Summer rules to help you get through those long journeys. Firstly, always prepare – check your vehicle over before you drive. Preventative maintenance will save you time sitting on the side of motorways and avoidable additional expense.

The key areas to check are:

• Battery - consult your drivers manual for battery maintenance, ensure there are no leaks

• Under Bonnet Fluids, such as; Oil level, Washer fluid level 

• Tyres - use your vehicle's driver manual to check tyre pressure levels, check for splits, bulges or abnormalities, check your tyres tread depth - remember 1.6mm is the legal limit

• Wipers - make sure the wiper blades are clear of any debris and are in good condition

• Lights - check your headlight bulbs are fully functional, full beam and dipped

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Key Tips:

• Check your tyre pressures: You may need to increase the tyre pressure if you are either towing or are fully loaded. Don’t forget to remove pressure from your tyres when you return home.

• Always check the spare: Make sure that it is working order and correctly inflated.

• Travelling abroad? Different countries even within the European Union have different rules – so for instance in France you must carry at least 2 red reflective triangles if you are driving abroad check for any special rules.

• Unsure? Book a safety check at Protyre: To arrange a free Summer check on your vehicle's tyres then contact your nearest Protyre centre or book online by clicking the button below: