Summer Car Maintenance Checklist

The roads and weather conditions in the summer can impact on vehicle performance, as well as wear and tear.

While some breakdowns aren’t preventable, by taking time to inspect your vehicle regularly in extreme weather, especially before a long journey, some could be.

Check yourself

Tyres, including the spare, are at the correct pressure and legal tread depth – minimum for cars is 1.6mm
Wiper blades for wear or splitting
Exterior and interior lights
Windscreen washer fluid level and washer jet adjustment
Oil and coolant levels - follow the instructions in the owners handbook
Electric cooling fan – run the engine up to temperature and listen for the fan switching on
Jack and wheel brace are in good working order

Have a garage check

Fan belt
Cooling system

If you plan to travel with a caravan don’t forget to check the tyre conditions and the braking system.

Prepare properly for long distances by planning your route and make sure you have all the essentials including refreshments, additional oil, water and windscreen wash, and an up-to-date road map or satellite navigation system.

Complaints Procedure:

Regulated Complaints Post: Ingeni Services Group Limited, 11 Atlas Works, Foundry Ln, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2TE Telephone: 01787 221 909, E-mail: info@ingeni.co.uk. If we cannot resolve your complaint within 8 weeks, you may refer your dispute to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This service is free to use. Their consumer helpline is available on 0800 023 4567 or 0300 123 9123 or you can visit their website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

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Read Derby Limited, Read Automotive Grimsby Limited, Read Hyundai Boston Limited, Read Hyundai Doncaster Ltd, Read Hyundai Kings Lynn Limited, Read Hyundai Limited, Read Hyundai Lincoln Limited, Read Hyundai Worksop Limited is an Appointed Representative of Ingeni Services Group Limited, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number is 747381).

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