Herald - Issue 389

Page 38 • The HERALD • 4th June 2020 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v • Latest 4-Wheel ComputerisedWheel Tracking • FREE Wheel Alignment Check with Service • FREE Local Collection & Delivery BOOK ONLINE H Clutches H Diagnostics H Air Conditioning H 4 Wheel Alignment H H Cambelts H Service to Manufacturers Specification H BADMINSTONS HYTHE PHONE: 023 8001 9090 • EMAIL: b.hythe@hotmail.com Web: badminstonsgroup.co.uk/hythe • F badminstonsofhythe 50 SHORE ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6GJ MOT & SERVICE CENTRE for Cars, Vans and Motorhomes Our knowledgeable staff are on hand to keep your vehicle on the road in a safe manner • We offer all garage services including free collection and delivery from your home • We now offer Dpf cleaning - Injector cleaning - Turbo cleaning and Air intake cleaning to help your car run cleaner improving its performance and economy. • Good Garage Scheme – RMI – Trust my Garage Member MOT’s, TYRES, CLUTCHES, CAMBELTS, SERVICING, WELDING, DIAGNOSTICS, LASER-TRACKING. CARS, VANS UPTO 3.5T, MOTORHOMES UP TO 30’ 023 8001 0029 Badminston Lane, Fawley, SO45 1BX 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 NOWOPEN SUNDAYS FROM 10AM-2PM FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS LOCALLY • Free fit batteries (most cars) • Free fit wiper blades • Battery chargers • Oils • Braking • Service parts • Tools/tool hire • Car paints • Engine management diagnostics/reset • Towing accessories • Number plates • Exhaust systems • Steering/suspension • Haynes manuals W: www.cobramotorcomponents.co.uk E: sales@cobramotorcomponents.co.uk Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk If you are using your vehicle for the rst time in several weeks – while following Government advice – Highways England has an important message for you: check it! You should still stay at home as much as possible. But if you are leaving home for one of the reasons the Government has given, remember that any vehicle which hasn’t been on the road for some time will need a thorough check to ensure it is roadworthy and safe. Richard Leonard, Highways England Head of Road Safety, said: “We should only be leaving home for the reasons the Government has set out – and we want those journeys to be safe ones. If you haven’t driven for a few weeks you might feel a bit strange getting back behind the wheel, and your car will need a few simple checks, like your tyres, oil, water, lights and fuel. As our teams have been able to continue working, while following social distancing guidelines, the layout of some roads have slightly changed. Everything will not be the same as the last time you were on the road, so please ensure you and your vehicle are prepared.” So far during the lockdown, Highways England has seen a drop in tra c ow of up to around 85% at weekends, showing that many people have been following Government advice to stay at home. Here is Highways England’s advice for drivers: • Check tyres : prior to setting o on a long/signi cant journey, check your tyre pressures are suitable for the load and the condition of your tyres, including the spare. Look out for cuts or wear and make sure the tyres have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm, which is the legal limit • Check engine oil : use your dipstick to check oil regularly and before any long journey, and top up if needed. Take your car back to the garage if you’re topping up more than usual • Check water : to ensure you have good visibility, always keep your screen wash topped up so you can clear debris or dirt o your windscreen • Check lights : if your indicators, hazard lights, headlights, fog lights, reverse lights or brake lights are not functioning properly, you are putting yourself and your family at risk. In addition, light malfunctions can be a reason for your vehicle to fail its MOT • Check fuel : before setting out, check your fuel levels and make sure you have enough to get to your destination More tips, including ‘how to videos’, are available online: www.think.gov.uk/ campaign/vehicle-safety-checks/ Real-time traffic information for England’s motorways and major A roads is available via its website (www. tra cengland.com), local and national radiotravelbulletins,electronicroadsigns and mobile apps. Local Twitter services are also available at highwaysengland. co.uk/highways-england-about-us/ Check Your Vehicle For These Five Things Before Driving Museums and Galleries are still bringing you the very best of arts and culture in Hampshire - the doors are still open, but virtually! Culture on Call is the Trust’s new blog, which has launched to bring culture and communities together during these challenging times. You’ll be able to choose from fascinating insights into local history to fun things to make and do at home, curious objects from the collections and more. In this area Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age are run by Hampshire Cultural Trust. www.hampshireculture.org.uk www.cultureoncall.com Museums and Galleries