Tag: Heatwave
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
Every petrol, diesel and electric car owner told to avoid parking in one area on Friday
Motorists across the UK should change where they park before the end of the week as hot weather continues to bathe the UK.
Drivers urged to fill up cars with petrol on Friday
Drivers are being urged to prepare as hot weather can have an unexpected effect on your car.
Full list of summer accessories that can void your car insurance if not declared
If not declared, these changes could invalidate a driver’s insurance policy
Drivers urged to put 5 items in car before Friday
Drivers should make sure they have 5 items in their car with them due to the scorching conditions, the RAC says.
Drivers urged to put umbrella in car on Friday even if no rain forecast
Drivers are being urged to put an umbrella in their car this Friday - even if it's not forecast to rain at all.
Drivers urged to complete 1 check before driving on Friday
As a heatwave continues in the UK this week, drivers have been urged to check one thing in their cars before Friday, when temperatures may hit 30C in areas.
All car owners in England need to check important label by Wednesday
The urgent request comes as temperatures are set to soar above 30C as hot weather heats the country again.
Drivers warned not to leave dangerous item in their car this week
The Met Office predicted that parts of England are "likely to reach heatwave criteria by midweek".
‘I’m a car expert - drivers must remove one item from vehicles before Friday’
Drivers have been told to take one item out of their cars with temperatures to soar before the end of the week.
Drivers urged to check tyre pressure this week
Experts have issued safety advice for drivers as the UK faces its fourth heatwave, including why they should check their car's tyre pressure.