Need help with driving lessons in the Milton Keynes and Buckingham area? Or are you just looking for advise and tips on how to improve your driving. This blog on driving is here to help you. Feel free to check out my posts and subscribe.
Most cooling systems specify that anti-freeze should be used all year round as a corrosion inhibitor, however it is a good idea to check the strength of the coolant at the start of the winter. How are your hoses? If your car is more than a couple of years old check for perished hoses and minor leaks.
Tyre prices vary in size and make. The bigger the tyre the you will pay( cost of all the rubber).
The markings on the tyre mean:
the 195 means how wide the tyre is
the 55 means the height as a percentage of the width
R means the tyre is a radial construction
16 means the tyre size in inch diameter
87 means the load capacity
V means the tyre speed indicator
The other thing to consider is the make of tyre which will also effect the cost. So if you go into a tyre place like,
Kwik Fit https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres?gclid=CKHPyoytgMkCFRJmGwodPwwM0Q
or
National Tyres http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/tyre_search?gclid=CISMzp-tgMkCFcGVGwodL-UHHA&gclsrc=aw.ds
you can ask for a cheap budget tyre for about £40 to £50 which is ok. But if you ask for a make like Dunlop or Michelin( this is just two brands of lots) then the price will be a bit more. But the tyre will be of a better quality which could make the difference between getting 25000 miles out of your tyre to a cheeper one lasting about 15000 miles. Also the safety side needs to be considered. The better quality tyre tends to have better stopping distances when braking and will be less likely to deteriorate. www.drive-travis.co.uk
You need to use your common sense this time of year. Winter is just starting and we will be getting lots of rain, dirt, mud, ice, frost and even snow.
So you need to look at them and assess them in use. Are they leaving streaks and smears or a scraping sound. Can get away with a clean? Was it just dirt?
The wiper blades should clear away the rain with ease and you should be able to see the road ahead with ease. A good set of wipers can set you back about £20 to £25 but should last you one year upwards(depending on use). So don't wait till its till late and check them.
Image copyrightSWNSImage captionOne Zafira owner, a mother from Wiltshire, said smoke turned into flames within 30 seconds
Vauxhall has announced a recall of 220,000 Zafira B cars, following a series of fires.
Around 200 fires have been reported, which started behind the glove-box in the heating and ventilation system.
Vauxhall's recall followed an investigation by the BBC's Watchdog programme.
The model affected is the Zafira B, built between 2005 and 2014. The cars are all right-hand drive, and have manual, or no air conditioning.
The company said faulty repairs to the heating and ventilation system were probably to blame.
In a statement from chairman and managing director Rory Harvey, Vauxhall said its initial investigations had shown "improper repair of the blower motor resistor and its thermal fuse".
Media captionMechanic Brian Miller gives safety advice after Vauxhall Vafira-B cars burst into flames
Vauxhall said it had taken engineers some time to investigate the issue, as many of the vehicles they examined had been damaged "beyond investigation".
It also did not want to speculate too soon about the cause of the problem.
However, Mr Harvey said the company was investigating "very thoroughly and with the utmost urgency".
Customer reviews go a long way in making your choice on choosing which driving instructor. You always ask your friends who is teaching them to drive and then you are looking up the instructor on either Facebook or on their website.
So its important for any driving instructor to display his/her customer reviews so you can see what their pupils are saying. Which in turn reassures you that the choice you are making is the right one. You will find that all good driving instructors will display with pride what their pupils have said.
Good hunting when looking for your ideal instructor and remember you are the one choosing.
This is a short video on the basic kit that I have in my boot over the winter period. It is there to help you in the case of having to cope with an emergency like digging your car of of the snow.
Inexperienced drivers welcome the winter sun as a fresh change to the cold and wet, but behind the bright sunshine is danger.
You are in your car, warm with the sun outside glaring in. But, you can forget about the glare on the windscreen, so keep it clean inside and out.
Dust off them summer sunglasses and use them in the winter sun, but don't forget to take them off when the weather changes back to dull and wet weather. www.drive-travis.co.uk
You need to use your common sense when it comes driving in fog. So slower speeds are needed and you need to put your fog lights on. It would be a good idea to find out where they are today rather than wait till you need them. If you are worried about dazzling other drivers then think it is better that they can see me.
Don't forget to use your dipped headlights and be aware of possible drivers who are silly enough not to use headlights when its foggy.
Only go at a speed that is safe and don't forget to keep a safe gap from the driver in front of you. Do not be a silly driver and start tailgating, keep a safe gap.
If it is foggy where you cannot see a couple of feet in front. Ask yourself, do I need to drive, or can I wait.
