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PRO MOTORING
DECEMBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER
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GET INTO GEAR FOR WINTER DRIVING
Winter is here , and it is important to be fully prepared for whatever the weather may do . With a wide range of products from Holts and Prestone , ensure your car goes the distance as the colder months draw in .
As the days darken , and the sun sits lower in the sky , it is vital that our vision is clear and unimpaired . Prestone ’ s Ready To Use Screen Wash has a high visibility , anti-glare and no streak formula - it removes dirt and salty deposits from your windscreens quickly and easily . With at least 3,900 road injuries per year as a result of traffic dazzle , Prestone ’ s anti-glare formula is an essential for winter driving safety . The formula has the ability to melt ice , so you can use in all manner of weathers without having to worry about freezing . In the UK , sub-zero temperatures in winter are almost a given , making Holts De-Icer a must have product for all drivers . Developed and tested in the UK , Holt ’ s De-Icer removes frost , ice and snow in temperatures as low as -15 ° C , keeping your paintwork safe and with no dangerous refreeze . The fast-acting formula means you won ’ t have to chip away at your windscreen in the cold , allowing you to drive away quickly .
Essential all year round , Tyreweld can come in particularly handy in the winter months . With no tools or jack needed , Tyreweld is the simple , quick and safe way to repair a puncture . Around 9 million cars get a puncture every year , which is approximately a quarter of cars on the road . So if you don ’ t fancy changing tyres in the snow or hail , Tyreweld is a safe alternative repair mechanism that will ensure you are back on the road in 90 seconds .
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Keep fuel costs down
BRACED FOR IMPACT
Chemicals supplier Baerlocher UK has hit upon the formula for ultimate road safety , in the shape of its new , range-topping Mercedes-Benz tractor unit . The Bury-based operator took the opportunity when ordering the 6x2 Actros 2551 from Dealer Ciceley Commercials , to specify an optional Safety Pack . This comprises the remarkable Active Brake Assist 3 system , as well as Proximity Control Assist , a driver ’ s airbag , and a large , easy-to-read 12.7 cm instrument cluster . Customers for the Safety Pack can make a substantial saving on the price of these items if purchased separately . Using a combination of radar and cameras , it monitors moving and stationary objects in front and sounds an audible warning when it senses potential for a collision . If the driver takes no action , the system will apply staged braking – and eventually full braking power – to prevent a crash , or dramatically reduce the effects of an impact .
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Petrol prices are once again on the rise following the fall in value of the pound . And , according to a recent report from the RAC , petrol retailers have been paying less for oil but are not passing on the savings to motorists . The cost of fuel is currently the highest it has been in the last 14 months , with the nationwide average price of unleaded petrol rising to 115.00p / litre and diesel jumping to 116.88p / litre *. This is a stark increase compared to earlier this year . In February , the price was just 101.1p / litre for diesel drivers and 101.5p / litre for petrol **. As a result , the price of a full tank of petrol has increased by £ 6.75 ***.
While the price of petrol continues to rise , drivers can make their tanks go further by using fuel additive , Redex . It cleans the fuel system in a car , preventing the build-up of harmful deposits on injectors . This increases miles per gallon , reduces emissions and ultimately extends engine life . Available for both diesel and petrol engines , Redex - sold at Tesco , Asda , Halfords , Wilko and independent motoring specialists - is offered in a handy boot pack of four ‘ one shot ’ bottles - making it easy to use and ensuring drivers always have it to hand when they fill up .
* Petrol Prices https :// www . petrolprices . com ** RAC Foundation : http :// www . racfoundation . org / data / uk-pump-prices-over-time *** based on a 50-litre tank .