Car Maintenance Advice

	Carrying spare bulbs for your car is always very handy. In fact, on mainland Europe it's compulsory to carry an emergency bulb kit. Just put them in your boot and make sure your owner's manual is handy so you know how to fit them.
	Check your car's oil level when the engine is cold. If you do it after the engine's been on, the oil may be deposited higher on the dip stick and, on some vehicles, could give a false reading.
	Try to avoid hitting your tyres against kerbs, especially when parking. It can cause the tyre to weaken without showing any damage on the outside.
	Check your spare tyre from time to time as you never know when you might need it. And it's an offence to fit a spare that's not roadworthy.
	Don't just use screen wash to stop your water freezing in the winter. It's great at removing insects from your windscreen in the summer too.
	We recommend you change your wiper blades every six months, even if they haven't been used very often. This is because the rubber deteriorates over time when exposed to the atmosphere.

We'll leave you to decide whether these car maintenance tips work for you or not. However, please let common sense prevail at all times.

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