Think! Is your vehicle checked regularly to ensure its safety ?

Cooper Barnes are here to help with our own helpful hints and tips to make your vehicle ever ready.

Fluids

Oil levels need to be correct to ensure proper flow around the engine - too much can be just as bad for the engine as too little. Check your engine has the proper levels.

Coolant in the radiator system must have anti-freeze in order to prevent damage to your radiator, should the weather turn really nasty - and that's an expensive issue to fix! If during the summer months you've found yourself topping up the coolant reservoir with normal tap water you may need to add some anti-freeze. Note that coolant itself isn't just "water plus anti-freeze" - the coolant component of the fluid is specifically designed for the engine's cooling system, and you may find that the more water you add, the more likely your engine will overheat!

Windscreen wash must be added to the reservoir, rather than just plain water. This will lower the freezing point of the liquid and prevent it freezing in the pipes. If you've recently been topping up the reservoir with tap water consider adding some windscreen wash and flushing it through the pipes.