Essentially Local November-December 2017

Motoring
Winter car check-list
Wolverton charge about £35.00 for a
new one.
Antifreeze – top it up to prevent
the engine from freezing.
Phones – charge your phone and
take a charger/power pack.
First Aid Kit – keep an up-to-date
kit handy.
Road Atlas – a back-up if your Sat
Nav fails.
Ice-scraper – front and rear
windscreens must by law be clear of
snow and ice before driving!
Reflective warning triangle –
warns others of a problem.
High Vis jacket – keeps you visible.
Cars are twice as likely to breakdown
in the winter as in the summer, so
prepare for wintery conditions:
Washer fluid levels – fill with screen
wash to prevent your washer jets from
freezing.
Exterior lights – regularly check
they are working and clean.
Tyres – check for wear and the
correct pressure.
Batteries – don’t like cold and
damp weather. Saxon Bridge in
Before going on a long journey:
Fill the fuel tank, check the oil and
coolant levels, tyre pressure and
lights. Pack a torch, blanket, warm
clothes and sturdy shoes just in
case…
Winter checks are available from
G&G Autos or Saxon Bridge – it’s
worth it!
Taxi firm urges caution during Christmas party season
Christmas and New Year partygoers
are being advised to stay safe by
only using official licensed taxis or
private hire vehicles booked through a
licensed operator this festive period.
As the pubs and clubs across the
UK get busier and many firms hold
private Christmas parties, Skyline Taxis
– which operates in Milton Keynes,
Northampton and Flitwick - is warning
people of the dangers of flagging
down bogus cabs.
Gav Sokhi, Managing Director of
Skyline Taxis, said: “At Skyline we
understand the dangers passengers
face, especially women travelling
alone at night, from bogus and
unlicensed drivers.
“We have taken steps to safeguard
passengers. We are offering a
completely free Text-Back service,
which sees us send a free SMS text
message to a customer’s mobile
phone detailing the type, colour
and registration of the car coming to
collect them. Customers feel safe in
the knowledge that they are getting
into the right, fully licensed car.
“In addition to this, our app allows
customers to book their journeys in
advance from their smartphones in
less time than it would take to make a
phone call. It can also be used to track
your taxi so you know where it is.”
To find out more, visit
skylinetaxis.co.uk
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