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Safer driving for the family.

Hints and Tips
From your safety experts

This section contains information that may help you with car maintenance and safer driving. Although you will find some hints and tips useful, the information we give is only a guide and doesn't constitute a complete listing or repair guide. If you are unsure of anything please contact our reception we will be always happy to help with any questions you may have.

Look after your vehicle

In addition to the services and MOT test carried out on your vehicle, to ensure reliable and safe driving, it is important that you carry out your own routine maintenance checks. These include:

1. Tyre pressures.
2. Tyre wear.
3. Condition of spare tyre - is it properly inflated.
4. Top up washer bottles, include sceenwash / de-icer.
5. Check lights, front and rear.
6. Check indicators.
7. Check oil level top up if necessary.
8. Check for oil leaks.
9. Check for coolant leaks
10. Check wiper blades.
11. Check coolant level.
12. Check brake fluid level.
13. Check for next service.

Check weekly, when refuelling, or before setting off on a long journey.
Please ring or call in we'll be glad to help.

Always check your manufacturer's manual for information.

Click here to view the video "Safe journeys Start Here"

Advice in the event of an accident.

If you are involved in an accident, it is advisable to write down the following details:

Other car

General Details

Witnesses

If possible take photograph of the accident scene, or sketch a diagram, and also include measurements and circumstances of accident e.g. Speeds, signals and position of vehicles before and after the accident.

Bosch Car Service Safety Checklist.

Recommended checklist of items to keep in your car in case of roadside emergency.

Jump Leads	Tyre Pressure Gauge
Inflated Spare Tyre	Windscreen Washer fluid
Pen & Paper	Blanket
Jack	Bottled Drinking Water
Emergency Contacts	Torch and Extra Batteries
Paper Towels	Reflective Devices
De-Icer	Ice Scraper
Mobile Phone	First Aid Kit
Disposable Camera	Copies of Relevant Documents & Insurance Details

What to Do In Breakdown

Firstly, don't be tempted to go anywhere without appropriate breakdown cover, if you are travelling to Europe, check you are covered there too. Below is an outline of what to do if you do break down.

Motorway

The hard shoulder is only for use in an emergency; so don't be tempted to stop for any other reason. If your car is driveable, try to get to the next junction or service station before calling for assistance. If you do have to stop on the motorway hard shoulder consider the following:

• Stopping as near to the kerb side as possible, with your wheels pointing in so if your car is hit it will not go back into the line of moving traffic.
• Switch your hazard warning lights on
• You and the passengers should get out on the kerbside, leaving animals in the car. Wait near your vehicle but well away from the traffic, up the motorway embankment or behind a barrier if possible. If you are alone and feel threatened, get back into the car (on the kerbside) and lock all the doors until you feel the danger has passed.
• Reflective clothing should be worn if you have any. Don't use warning triangles they are not recommended for use on motorways.
• Do not be tempted to carry out a repair on the hard shoulder - not even a simple one.
• In the UK, the police advise you to call from a motorway emergency telephone, which connects directly to them, in preference to a mobile phone. However If you do have to use your mobile, find the reference number on a marker post so you can be found easily.

Finally, if you can't get your vehicle to a hard shoulder, switch on your hazard warning lights and get safely clear of the carriageway.

Other road types

Try and get the vehicle off the road and switch your hazard warning lights on. If your vehicle is in a dangerous position and may pose a treat to other traffic or is in danger of being hit, get all passengers away from the vehicle and place your warning triangle at least 45 metres behind your car. Take care of yourself and other passengers by wearing reflective clothing if you have it and stay clear of oncoming traffic.

Remember to note where you are before calling the police or breakdown service by using your mobile or any available phone.

If you are in doubt about any aspect of car maintenance or safety related issues

please contact us

...we'll be more than happy to help.