Car MOT & Tyre Care Tips Before the Holiday Rush: How to Avoid Breakdowns

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Winter is drawing ever closer, and the weather has been terrible so far this year – make sure your car is ready for anything by following these MOT and tyre care tips before the holiday rush. They can help you avoid breakdowns, make your driving a pleasurable experience rather than a chore, and will help to keep you and your passengers safe, no matter the weather.

Be Prepared

The weather in the UK is famously talked about. This is because we can experience all four seasons in one day, have a month's worth of rain in a few hours, and change from a scorchingly hot Indian summer to a snowstorm in a similar amount of time! It is changeable and fascinating and can be hard to keep up with, especially during the Christmas break, which falls shortly after the winter solstice. Make sure you can cope with whatever comes up on your journey, no matter if you are heading to the beautiful North West of England – wild coastal walks, thriving cities like Liverpool, and the glorious Peak District – or simply staying close to home in Buckinghamshire by making sure you have all weather events accounted for. Carry a blanket and some basic supplies (water, energy bars, chocolate) that will make spending the night in the car an adventure rather than a trial. However, do try and avoid extreme weather events if you can – keep an eye on the weather reports and change your plans if a storm is expected.

Keep Track of Legalities

Make sure you know when your MOT is due. This is usually tied to your insurance certificate, so if your MOT has expired your car is no longer insured too, and you will be personally liable for any costs incurred, as well as being in a heap of legal trouble for not having that all-important MOT certificate. You can book your test any time in the thirty days before its expiry date without losing the anniversary date. If your test is due soon, Broadway Autocentres has a limited-time promotion; you can book MOT in Buckinghamshire at a special price – just £39 to help you avoid breakdowns during the holiday season.

Constant Maintenance

The best way to make sure you avoid breakdowns this holiday season is to keep your car in great shape all year round. Not only will this help you to head off problems while they are still small and easy to manage, but it will save you money by doing so, and the net result is a well-maintained car that is always in a roadworthy condition, ready to ferry you and your family to wherever you want to go!

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