Spotting a flat tyre, seeing a warning light appear on the dashboard, and even the thought of an upcoming MOT can all strike fear into a driver s heart.
There s one area you can t scrimp on this winter, and that s car safety. It might be mild right now, but cold snaps put extra pressure on your vehicle and no one wants to breakdown when it s cold and raining.
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With the days getting longer and lighter, it feels as though spring is finally on its way.
It means it’s the perfect time to assess what toll the harsh winter conditions - coupled with long periods of inactivity - have taken on your car.
As an essential retailer, Halfords is still open, and their trusted advisers are here to help you stay safe on the roads for those essential journeys.
Here, they reveal a complete guide of products and services you can rely on to get behind the wheel in complete confidence, when you need it the most.
Spring is finally on its way, so it s the perfect time to check your car is ready