WIN A FREE CLASS 4 MOT

our friends at the garage, Whitburn, are offering readers another chance to win a free Mot while also making sure your vehicle is in peak condition for winter driving.

to ensure your Christmas car journeys are hassle-free it is very important to keep your car in very good condition, says owner ian robertson.

He said:“a wellmaintained car provides you with the reliability and peace of mind you need to enjoy your car to the fullest. Here’s five easy-to-follow tips to keep your car’s reliability high.”

get your car serviced on time. it is of utmost importance to keep your car serviced as per its maintenance schedule.

Check battery health. the battery is one of the most underrated components of a car. if a battery fails, no matter how well maintained the car is, you may get stalled. if there is some unexpected problem with the battery an orange warning light usually comes up in the instrument cluster, warning the driver about battery trouble.

next up, keeping tyres properly inflated, which not only improves your car’s performance and mileage but also ensures proper grip on the road and better handling performance.

You should also check coolant, windshield washer and engine oil levels and check your spare tyre and toolkit

ian added:“always check the condition and tyre pressure of the spare tyre in your car.

“Make sure you have toolkit in the car, you have the jack needed to change the tyre and the spare tyre is in good condition.

“plan ahead so you know what to do and who will you call.”