Tag: Heatwave
Driveway 'rule' EV motorists urged to follow by the AA when hot weather hits
EV drivers should follow a general rule of thumb to avoid issues with their car's battery
Driver's given 'remove by Monday' warning over 8 items in car
As the UK officially enters summer on Monday, drivers are being told to remove a number of common items from their cars to avoid fire risks, explosions and damage
Brits only just realising the reason drivers leave jackets on car seats in heatwave
As the UK continues to swelter in the heatwave, people are doing everything they can to stay cool - and that includes leaving jackets on their car seats to prevent leather from becoming scorching hot when they're not driving
AA explains how to cool down cars fast by using 2 buttons in hot weather
As the hot weather continues, many drivers are struggling to cope with heat in their cars. The AA says using certain buttons will help cool vehicles down as fast as possible
Cars feel 'cool' in hot weather with scientist's 'door' technique
As temperatures soar across the UK, Hannah Fry's viral trick could help in minutes
Stay cooler for longer when driving in heatwave by pressing this one button
The RAC has shared advice for motorists planning on driving long distances in hot weather, and it simply involves pressing one button to keep the inside of your car cool
Cool down hot car even quicker by making 1 change to aircon
The UK recorded it's hottest May Bank Holiday Monday to date with temperatures reaching 34.8C in some areas of the country, but with that brought rising temperatures in cars and homes
How 1 button can help cool your car down quicker in a heatwave
Most drivers don't know about this little-known dashboard button, but pressing it can help cool your car down much faster in hot weather. Here's how to use the feature correctly
Drivers must keep 1 item in car at all times to stay safe in heatwave
Drivers should keep one item in cars with them at all times to ensure they can stay safe in the heatwave, as temperatures surpass 30 degrees in some areas of the UK
UK motorists urged 'not to drive' this weekend until they've made 1 check
An automotive expert has urged motorists to do a simple check before setting off on any journeys this Bank Holiday weekend, and it could prevent a dangerous blowout
Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds
According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation
Drivers urged to consider repainting their cars for key reason
This summer could be the hottest on record, and your car might be part of the problem according to scientists.
One summer mistake that could cost drivers their insurance, warns expert
With Britain having continuous heatwaves, motorist are being urged to ditch one common trick that could see insurance claims rejected should thieves strike when they're not looking
Drivers 'should use 15-min rule' and not start engine during 'peak' times this week
As temperatures across the UK climb into the 30s again this week, most drivers are thinking about keeping cool inside their cars
Avoid parking your car in these three positions during heatwave, expert says
The heat combined with bad parking conditions can cause your tyre to burst or wear prematurely