By working your way through this list of Summer Car Care Tips written by RAC, you can ensure your car will be prepared for this seasons weather conditions. The driving and road conditions in the summer are a lot different compared to winter, and due to the increasing popularity of UK summer holidays road trips can often be a lot longer. These factors can impact a vehicles performance, RAC call outs increase by 20% in the summer months and although many of these breakdowns can’t be avoided, these helpful tips can keep your car on the road for longer. Things you can check yourself regularly: – wear and/or splitting of wiper blades – screenwash levels – oil levels with the use of a dipstick and following the instructions in the owner’s manual – coolant levels following the instructions in the owner’s manual – the…

As crazy as it may sound, it is a common mistake across the UK – in fact motoring organisations reckon it happens to another unfortunate motorist every 3-4 minutes. All it takes is a hint of tiredness, stress or distraction and you could see yourself falling as the next victim at the fuel station. You may think this is the end of your car, but the real damage is only done when you turn the key and drive off – so as long as you spot your mistake at the pump, you could only endure the wait and cost of having your fuel tank pumped instead of thousands of pounds of repairs to the engine. Turning the key is the biggest mistake you can make, as even if you don’t actually start the engine, illuminating the dashboard lights could mean your fuel pump whirrs…