Top Tips For Driving Home At Christmas

Not only will these tips help avoid any delays to festive plans, but It's also important to check your car is winter ready to reduce the risk of picking up any fines. Here's a a list of the most common faults to look out for in your car before making any long-distance trips:

Batteries, fuel, and tyres

Flat or faulty batteries are an extremely common problem for car owners. Constantly using your car for short journeys means voltage may be lost as the battery is not regularly re-charged, try and make a few longer journeys in the weeks coming up to setting off to ensure your battery is fully charged.

Putting the wrong fuel into your car or failing to fill up the tank before a journey is also a very common mistake, make sure you know which fuel you need and fill up your tank before setting off. Always put more than you think you'll need in, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Underinflated or punctured tyres are also a common issue for drivers, check your tyre pressure before setting off and inflate them if they're too low. In addition, check the wear and tear on your tyres, as having bald tyres can cost you up to £2,500 in fines for each tyre.

Keys and electrical components

Broken or lost keys, although these may seem like simple problems, they can be quite costly. Always double check you've got your key ahead of time and keep it in a safe place when you arrive at your destination, the average car key...