Drivers urged to carry out maintenance checks ahead of long journeys

Drivers should carry out basic maintenance checks on their vehicles before setting off on long journeys to help reduce the number of breakdowns and crashes, it has been claimed.

Research from Hycote found that half of motorists fail do any checks and there is a link between this and the number of people who see their vehicles come to a halt before they have reached their destination.

The firm urged motorists to check their tyres for wear and tear, make sure wiper blades are in good condition, ensure all the lights are working and maintain the right oil level.

Mark Lyth, managing director of Hycote, said drivers should do these steps now if they plan on spending time travelling this summer.

"The hot weather can play havoc on your cars, especially brakes, tires and windscreen wipers, so motorists who do a quick health check before setting off could be saving themselves a huge amount of trouble," he added.

Delticom AG, which operates in the UK as mytyres.co.uk, recently found that 54 per cent of drivers are prepared to let the tread on their tyres fall below regulation lengths before doing something about it.

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