ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Independent Garage of the Year 2015, Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in
the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire like to give you hints and tips on maintaining your Volvo or Toyota to help reduce breakdowns and expensive car
repair bills.
The blog this week is based around travel tips for Volvo or Toyota drivers over the Bank Holiday weekend. Below are some helpful advice and things to consider
that may make your journey smoother!
According to the AA, during a bank holiday there are an estimated 14-18 million cars are on our roads with eager travellers heading for a long weekend
break. That’s a lot of traffic! So what can you do to avoid some of the traffic nightmares?
- Research Your Journey – check your journey beforehand – use one of the many websites available to check your route and see how long
it will take you to get there. You can look at different routes that may take you around traditional bottlenecks etc. You can also research to
see if there are any roadworks which are likely to slow you down and see if there is a way to avoid them. We all know that if the sun is shining
then people will flood to the coast – it may be wise to start your journey earlier, or if possible go the night before – but not in the afterwork
rush. - Avoiding Traffic Jams – Make sure that you have the radio on in your Volvo or Toyota or at least have the traffic function activated
– when this is activated you will hear any BBC travel and traffic updates. There are also several smartphone apps that your travelling companions
can use to see if there are any issues ahead of you. Make sure you either have a sat nav or a map so that if you have to make a detour you can. - Watch the pennies – Fill up your Volvo or Toyota before you leave – fuel is more expensive at service stations on the motorway. Take
food and drink with you for your journey, that way when you plan a stop you don’t need to buy expensive food and drink – more money for your holiday! - Keep Children Occupied – Make sure you pack plenty of things to keep the children occupied during your journey.
- Avoid A Breakdown – In your Volvo or Toyota by ensuring your have maintained your service schedule. Check tyres and fluid levels in
your Volvo or Toyota before you start your journey. Tips can be found in previous blogs we have written on the website. If you are unfortunate
enough to breakdown don’t panic. Read our breakdown tips beforehand to make sure you follow safety rules. If you do not have membership to breakdown
cover – check to see if you are covered on your car insurance or bank account and make sure you carry these details with you. If you do break down
in your Volvo or Toyota and have no cover you can still call one of the large roadside assistance companies and receive help – doing it after the
event will of course be more expensive! - Have a wonderful Bank Holiday Weekend – Travel Safe!
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015 we pride ourselves
on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service
or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst,
Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get
on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair
and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire.
