Nobody wants to be faced with a broken-down car, especially during the summer when you're potentially heading off on your holidays. Car maintenance is essential all year round, but during the warmer months, certain issues are more likely to arise - so it's important to keep on top of your vehicle's care. And according to consumer experts at Which? , one of the main problems drivers face during the summer is to do with the engine overheating.
This can be a real nuisance, not to mention a very expensive problem to fix. READ MORE: 'Premier' UK seaside destination now 'filthy' and 'swimming in litter' So something that you should always do before setting off on any long journeys is checking your engine coolant levels. If it needs topped up, it's important to remember that you still need to use antifreeze even in the summer.
Which? car expert Daljinder Nagra said: "If there's not the correct dilution of antifreeze in your car's coolant tank, it could cause engine damage when the weather starts to turn." You should use a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze to do this, but never try to unscrew the coolant tank's lid if you have just finished driving. This pressure can cause hot water to spray all over you, so instead, wait for the engine to cool fully before unscrewing the lid slowly.
Similarly, you should also always make sure to check that your air conditioning is working before setting off in the car during summer - especially if you haven't used it in a while. Air-con units that h.
