Don't get caught out when driving in extreme conditions. Please ensure you have the right equipment with you for every eventuality. RoSPA have produced a 'Winter Driving Tips' information sheet with a recommended list of equipment for an emergency kit.
Have your vehicle fully serviced before winter starts.
Listen to local/national weather broadcasts and travel bulletins.
Adapt your driving to these conditions.
Keep one in your car, especially if you're going on a long journey.
Unfortunately car thieves are getting very smart these days. they use an extremely sophisticated system that enables them to steal your vehicle. The device that they are using is a piece of state of the art equipment that can be purchased on-line.The thief is then able to gain access to the vehicle without even having to break a window or damage the vehicle.
Once inside the vehicle, they use another electronic device to gain access to the on-board diagnostic system (OBD). This manages all key functions including security, by disabling or manipulating the OBD the thief is able to take control and steal the vehicle almost undetected. You can no longer rely on locking and activating the alarm or an immobiliser. To safeguard the vehicle you must now focus on stopping the theif from gaining access to the OBD. By plugging into the OBD socket a theif can re-programme a new key or the transponder chip to start the vehicle.
This label shows you how a tyre performs on fuel consumption - fuel efficiency is graded from A to G. There is a 7.5% loss of fuel economy between the best and worst class for a full set of tyres fitted to an average car - the equivalent to over 6 litres of fuel.
This label shows how well a tyre brakes in wet conditions. Graded from A to G. Short to longer braking distances in wet conditions can have a difference between A and G of 18 metres.
This label shows you the noise level in decibels of a tyre. the tyre is categorised in 3 classes illustrated by 3 waves. 1 wave = quieter tyre to 3 waves = louder tyre (when comparing identical section widths).
Tyre labelling for passenger cars and light commercials was introduced on the 1st November 2012 under European Regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009. The regulation will inform consumers on tyre safety (wet braking) and the tyres impact on the environment (rolling resistance and external noise). Graphics that will be used on the label will be familiar as they are designed in-line with those used to currently grade domestic appliances.
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FleetCheck have developed an innovative and unique online software package designed to simplify the task of fleet management.
They help businesses reduce the risks associated with managing their vehicles and drivers by introducing processes and procedures that help produce a robust audit trail. They provide the tools and support so businesses can manage their vehicles and drivers with the minimum of effort and provide ongoing updates of changing legislation to help businesses comply with their legal responsibilities.
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The ruling came into force back in December 2011
If you are making comparisons between models from different manufacturers and sensibly analysing whole life costs. Seek independent advice from someone who is unbiased; if you are being advised by a manufacturer or dealer then the balance will probably swing in their favour.
It could be the case the vehicle you have selected is the most cost effective over the lease period, “make sure the correct fleet discounts are being applied across each model you have selected”. If you’re receiving a 25% fleet discount on Vauxhall or a 30% on Ford then this needs to be considered in the "whole-life-cost" calculations.
Some manufactures are using this to their advantage as their fleet discounts are lower; overall their product seems to be great value until the correct discounts are applied on the other models being selected.
Other considerations need to be taken into account when analysing whole life costs to make an informed decision.
