Ensure you pack a road map and plan your route before you start driving. Think about where you are travelling and what extra equipment you might need.
Ensure your tyres are neither over nor under inflated. Adjust the tyre pressure if necessary depending on the amount of weight you may be carrying.
Summer temperatures heat up tyres and can aggravate any existing damage to the rubber so check you have the legal tyre tread depth and look out for any existing damage that may need attention. Check our Tyre Advice for more information.
Ensure these are topped up to maintain the condition of your engine. At Arnold Clark we will top these up for free if you vehicle is between its scheduled service periods.
It is essential that you check all lights including brake lights to ensure they are working and clear of dirt, which may make them hard to see by other road users.
Do not fill your fuel tank to the brim as heat expansion during the summer months could cause a fuel leak.
In all seasons, it is important that you carry an emergency kit in your vehicle, including; torch, water, high visibility vest and blankets.
At Arnold Clark we are committed to keeping you safe this summer - so we've produced a special Summer Driver's Guide. You can download the full guide - and as part of this, we currently have a number of Summer special offer vouchers available - including: