4 surprising ways Car Care Can Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
Looking after your mental health should be a top priority. Breaking down in your car is not only inconvenient but it can be very stressful. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to help you avoid this happening. Here we…
Rachel Branson · 27 July 2021 · 2 min read

1.Remember to check your tyres
Taking a road trip to see family and friends can be really exciting. Sitting on the side of the road waiting for the breakdown vehicle can ruin the holiday mood. Before heading off make sure you check those tyres. You can check the pressure at most petrol stations but it you aren’t sure if they need replacing either drop into your local garage or if you are looking to buy tyres in London Buy at Iverson Tyres2.Keep your engine oil topped up.
Engine oil is absolutely vital for keeping your car working properly. If your engine oil light comes on, make sure to pull over as soon as possible and check underneath your car. If you see liquid dripping down, this is likely to be oil and you must not carry on driving because your car will suffer and breakdown! If there is no leak, go to the nearest petrol station, buy some engine oil and top it up immediately.3.Never miss a service.
Regularly servicing your car and booking the annual MOT’s will help you avoid breaking down. The garage can highlight anything that needs your attention before the warning lights flash on.4.Don't ignore warnings
Warning lights, strange noises or a change in how your car feels when driving. As soon as you hear a strange noise coming from your car or notice a difference in the way it drives, take your car to a garage. Doing this will help you avoid bigger and costlier problems further down the road. If you do breakdown, make sure you have roadside assistance, have the numbers you need and paperwork in your car and if you aren’t sure where you are download the What3Words app to help the breakdown vehicle find you quickly, this should help you to avoid a stressful breakdown experience.
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Rachel BransonFounder & Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Branson is the Founder of Haywood Media and Editor-in-Chief of Wellbeing Magazine and Roam, with more than twenty years’ experience exploring health, wellbeing and the changing global wellness landscape.
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