Is your car ready for Summer?

Help your car out where you can, within your mechanical capabilities. It might seem cliché or obvious, but it’s crucial to:

• Check Fluid Levels: Ensure your oil, coolant, and brake fluid are at proper levels. Lack of lubrication on moving parts is a major cause of vehicle issues.
• Inspect Rubber Components: Long periods of storage or inactivity can cause rubber to dry rot, develop flat spots, or harden. This applies to your tyres and all the rubber bushes and seals holding your car together.
• Check Tyre Pressures: Proper tyre pressure helps avoid mishaps on the road.
• Check your Electrics: Make sure your battery holds a charge and that essential electrics like lights, horn, and windshield wipers are functioning properly.
• Fresh Fuel: Fuel goes stale a lot quicker than you think, usually a couple of months. This step is particularly important for those with a carburettor vs fuel injection. In our experience we have found that it is often stale fuel that causes cars to run poorly, especially after periods of not driving it. 

Many of these checks are covered annually during an MOT or standard vehicle service. However, some classic cars are old enough to be exempt from the MOT. Regardless, these checks should ideally be performed every time you drive your classic car. While it might seem unrealistic, making a conscious effort now and then goes a long way in keeping your vehicle roadworthy.