With the
summer holidays fast approaching, the Good Garage Scheme is encouraging
motorists to get their cars professionally checked to ensure they are safe,
reliable and comfortable as the temperature increases. Members of the Good Garage Scheme across the
UK are offering a Holiday Check to offer drivers peace of mind, as research undertaken
by the organisation has found that 38 per cent of motorists do not plan to get
their car serviced before their next long journey.
Towing a
caravan or carrying passengers with a boot full of luggage demands that a car
is in the best possible condition to provide safe, reliable and comfortable
summer motoring. The 21-point HolidayCheck provides an expert assessment of a vehicle’s condition, covering
essential areas including the condition and level of the coolant and engine
oil, as well as the brakes, tyres, wiper blades, windscreen and lights. The Good Garage Scheme also recommends that
motorists have their air conditioning systems checked. Harmful bacteria and mould may have built up
in the ducts of systems that have been switched off during the cooler months,
posing a health risk to drivers and passengers as they switch them back on.
Phil Dugmore,
the Good Garage Scheme’s Technical Manager, comments: “The Holiday Check campaign
gives motorists the confidence that their car is well prepared by getting it expertly checked at
their local member workshop. With our
research finding that 38 per cent of drivers are not thinking about getting
their car serviced before setting off on a long journey, the Holiday Check aims
to give motorists peace of mind before setting off on travels with family and
friends.”
Visit www.GoodGarageScheme.com and enter your
postcode to find your local Good Garage Scheme member offering the Holiday Check. Smartphone users can also download a free
iPhone or Android app to help them locate a nearby Good Garage Scheme member
anywhere in the UK.
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