Every UK driver told to do 5 things to their car before Saturday

Every driver in the UK has been told to do five things to their car before Saturday, with millions tipped to get behind the wheel this bank holiday weekend. Experts at Carwow have urged road users to check five key components before setting off on their weekend getaway.

Specialists stressed tyres, oil, battery health, lights and windscreen wipers all needed to be assessed before setting off on a trip. The one tip that experts stressed was “especially important” this bank holiday was tyres, with the rubber the only part of the car that touches the road surface.

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Siobhan Doyle, Consumer Writer at Carwow said: The weather in May can be unpredictable, with sunshine one moment and rain the next – so it’s important to make sure your tyres are in good condition and keep you safe and stable on the road.

“Even slightly under-inflated tyres can increase your fuel use and shorten driving range in electric cars, as well as affecting braking performance and grip. That’s especially important during bank holiday traffic, where wet spring roads can quickly reduce control and safety.”

Next, experts told road users to check their oil levels as well as vital fluids such as their coolant and brake fluid amounts. Siobhan stressed that lights and indicators must be working, with road users told to check their windscreen wipers and the washer system.

Although a mini-heatwave is expected over the weekend, Carow warns that spring can often offer “four seasons in a day” weather, meaning rain can never be ruled out. Finally, Siobhan has highlighted battery health as an important issue, with key parts likely to be forgotten by motorists.

Siobhan told Express.co.uk: “Although the weather this time of year is milder, batteries can still struggle after a stop-start winter of short journeys and intermittent use. With bank holiday travel often involving early starts or heavy traffic delays, any weakness can quickly show up.

“Key warning signs to watch out for are slow engine turnover, flickering dashboard lights and electrical glitches or lagging systems. If your battery is more than a few years old, a quick test before the weekend can save you from being stuck in queueing traffic with a non-starting car.”