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ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS:
How to prep your car for summer
Summer brings with it sunshine (if we can rely on the the British weather!) time off work and if you’re
heading off on holiday, potentially a lengthy car journey. There’s nothing better than being out on the
open road, but road trips bring with them stresses and strains, especially if your car isn’t prepared.
Follow these top tips from the car care experts at Holt Lloyd International to make sure your car is road
trip ready all summer long.
Check your tyres
YOUR TYRES are the most important thing
to check before a journey. Setting off and
getting a puncture is a nightmare and every
year it happens to nearly a quarter of UK
drivers. Look at the wear and tread - do the
20p test and replace if they are not up to
scratch.
Prepare for the worst and keep a can of
Holts Tyreweld in your boot. With no tools
or jack needed, Tyreweld is the simple,
quick and safe way to repair a puncture,
getting you back on the road in two
minutes to get you to your nearest garage
to be repaired and without having to touch
a wheel nut.
Tyreweld only £5 in ASDA stores from
14th June to 19th July. Throughout the
summer look out for special summer
promotional packs of Tyreweld for the
chance to win free fuel for a year.
Avoid dazzle
Keep it clean!
LIFE IS sure to get dirty and when you’re out and about
in the summer your car is no exception. Keeping your car
looking great for road trip season shouldn’t be a chore.
If you’re in the car for a while (and if you have children!)
spilt ice cream, chocolate and drinks on your car seats
can be a problem. Soft fabrics like car seats are difficult to
clean but Simoniz Upholstery Carpet Cleaner is specially
developed for your interior fabrics and is guaranteed to
remove stains quickly thanks to the helpful deep cleaning
brush. On top of this it also contains a luxurious new car
smell aroma.
Simoniz range 20% off at Halfords 30th July to 27th
August.
It’s not just what your car looks like on the inside, but
the outside to. Treat your car to a wash using Simoniz
intensive cleaning Shampoo & Wax.
Simoniz Shampoo & Wax is specially formulated to
remove tough dirt which you might pick up on a summer
scenic route. Simply soak your car to rehydrate the
dirt then easily work downwards removing all dirt from
your bodywork. The special formula will not damage
your paintwork and will leave your car streak free with a
showroom shine.
Simoniz Shampoo & Wax 1L £4.50 down to £2.50 in
Wilko from 29th June to 24th August.
WE’LL NEVER complain about sunshine but it’s important
to be aware of the dangers it can cause whilst driving.
Prestone’s Max Visibility Summer formula has been
developed to prevent dangerous sun dazzle, which can
impair vision and lead to accidents. It also quickly removes
bugs and bird droppings to ensure maximum visibility
whilst driving.
However, knowing how unpredictable British
summertime can be, the Prestone Summer Screenwash
also melts ice down to -2°C, so you will be ready for
anything the weather might throw at your car.
Prestone’s technical director, Bruce Ellis, commented:
“We are committed to keeping our customers safe on the
roads all year round. Our Summer screen wash undergoes
a series of strict tests in our lab - from a smattering of tree
sap to a barrage of bugs and bird poo, we make sure our
screen wash can withstand it all!”
Prestone Extreme Visibility Screenwash, £1.25 off at
Costco 25th June to 9th July.
For a better drive!
DURING combustions, deposits build up on
your fuel injectors and lead to an inefficient
use of petrol. Adding Redex to your car will
make your fuel go further by stopping this
build up and cleaning the injectors. This
reduces emissions and ultimately extends
engine life; saving you money in the long
run. Available for both diesel and petrol
engines, pour a shot of Redex into the tank
regularly for a better drive.
Redex Boot Packs £8.50 down to £4.50 in
Wilko from 29th June to 24th August.
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