28th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 71 v AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES v VAUXTECH LOCAL GARAGE Tel: 023 8086 9496 Unit 5, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA LOCAL GARAGE EST 27 YEARS • Servicing & Repairs • MOT’s (arranged) • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres • Air Conditioning • Collection & Delivery Locally Friendly & Reliable Onsite Café Facilities All Makes & Models All Aspects of Valeting Fully Mobile Service • Interior & Exterior Valet • Ceramic Coating • Machine Polishing • Engine Cleans 07770 451994 paul@pdvaleting.co.uk www.pdvaleting.co.uk The next Herald is out on 18th April TAKE CARE OF YOUR TYRES AND REMEMBER ‘TRIP’ FOR YOUR SPRING GETAWAY! Research shows the same recurring problems have caused vehicle breakdowns during the months of February and March on National Highways’ motorways and A-roads over a three-year period. Tyre issues top the table for breakdowns during those months with 5,934 incidents in 2021, 7,095 in 2022 and 7,762 last year. Problems with tyres range from punctures, emergency brake damage and driving at speed - which increases the risk of damage and misalignment. Wear and tear is also a factor - if the tread depth is below 1.6mm you cannot legally drive on the roads and must have your tyres replaced. National Highways has tips to check your tyres: nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/ tyre-checks/ Driving with under in ated tyres (even as little as 10%): • Makes your braking distance longer • Can make your vehicle harder to steer • Uses more fuel • Shortens the lifespan of your tyres Loss of power and an empty fuel tank make up the top three reasons why people broke down on motorways and A-roads in England during the same periods between 2022 and 2023. If you are planning a road trip this spring remember TRIP: Top-up – fuel, water and oil Rest – every two hours Inspect – tyres and lights Prepare – plan your journey ahead and check the tra c and weather forecasts. Vehicle Bookings Open for Fawley Show Featured at Armed Forces Day If you own a classic or vintage car, truck or military vehicle, why not consider supporting Fawley Show at this year’s Armed Forces Day, at Gang Warily on 22nd June. Vehicle bookings are now open visit: www.facebook. com/FawleyShow for the booking information or email: Fawley.show@gmail.com to register your interest. ere will be live music all day into the early evening, a bar, food and side shows.
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