Category: Barrowford MOT

Driving home for Christmas

Driving home for Christmas? You won’t be the only motorist on the move. In the days leading up to Christmas Day, it’s a fair bet that many of the UK’s roads will be incredibly busy as many families travel for the holidays. Last year, December 22 was dubbed ‘Frantic Friday’…

5 things your car needs for christmas

Coolant Change Today's long life engine coolants have a service life of five years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles, which ever comes first (not last). Consequently, the coolant is NOT a lifetime coolant that never needs to be checked or changed. After five years, the corrosion inhibiting chemicals in the…

Car security

Be vigilant Owning a car is a wonderful thing. It helps you do your errands in a faster and more convenient manner. It gets you to work and even ferries the kids around when needed. As we head into the festive season its often met with the threat of theft!…

Preparing for winter

Are you ready for the cold snap? As we move towards December you can evidently feel that winter is on its way. The mornings are bitter and the evening draws in earlier each day.. So as we cosy up in our homes and get ready for the cold snap that’s…

Driving under the influence

Don’t just think about yourself Driving is a privilege that many of us enjoy. Consuming alcoholic beverages is also something that many adults take part in. However, these two activities do not go together and should never be combined. If you are driving, don’t drink! And if you are drinking,…

Speed Awareness

Vehicle Safety Did you know that speed, or the inappropriate use of speed, is a factor in a significant percentage of road traffic incidents (20% of all fatal collisions). The greater the speed involved the more serious the incident is likely to be. If you are caught speeding, your details…

Avoid firework Distractions

Remember, Remember The 5th November is one of the most traditional dates in our calendar. Bonfires and Fireworks and a Guy if you’re lucky! (Do people still do this nowadays?). It’s always a fab week to spend with family and friends, food and fireworks!  While the Fifth of November is…

Happy Halloween

Be safe, Be seen Halloween is here already can you believe it! The year is passing so quickly. With Halloween comes trick-or-treaters and lots of children walking the streets! It’s just as important for you to be seen in your vehicle as it is for the children on the roadside,…

Half Term Safety

Child Passengers In today’s highly mobile society, children travel in cars more than ever. Sadly, this comes at a price and according to statistics more than 171,000 children were injured and more than 1,200 died in car crashes in 2018. This is enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a…

OAP Driving Regulations

We all know how important it is to keep your car safe on the road. Regular checks to you cars vital parts at the garage like Barrowford MOT will put your mind at ease when it comes to driving, especially in those golden years. But what are the regulations when…