Look after your car and your car looks after you!

Make sure your car is always well maintained. A poorly maintained vehicle can, and eventually will, let you down, possibly leaving you in a very vulnerable situation. The last thing you need is to breakdown, alone in the middle of nowhere, or somewhere where you feel uncomfortable or even threatened. Make sure your car is serviced at regular intervals and that these services are carried out to the manufacturers' recommendations. Always use a trusted service centre, if you don't know any ask friends, relatives or colleagues for recommendations. An ideal service centre would be close to your home or place of work giving you easy access to drop off and pick up the car, alternatively one that can provide this service for you. Don't be tempted to go for the cheaper option of the guy up the road, he may not be fitting genuine manufacturer parts, which could let you down, remember, there is a reason these people are cheap! Your car needs to be your lifeline, make sure it is in a position to respond to these needs!