Ahead of the Easter weekend, Liverpool City Council is teaming up with National Highways to remind drivers that just like spring cleaning helps refresh our homes, a little car TLC can help avoid unwanted breakdowns.
National Highways research shows: that 17% of drivers say they don’t carry out any vehicle maintenance checks before a long journey.
Additionally, 28% rely on someone else to check their car’s safety, while 21% assume their annual MOT is enough.
Only 60% see car checks as an essential task before leaving the house
To raise awareness of the importance of carrying out vehicle checks, Liverpool City Council is promoting National Highways’ TRIP campaign.
TRIP is an acronym which reminds drivers to:
- Top–up: Fuel, oil and screen wash
- Rest: Plan your journey in advance with regular stops to prevent driver fatigue
- Inspect: Check tyre pressure and tread
- Prepare: Have a plan for severe weather conditions
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