Christmas is the time when many of us take long journeys. Here are some tips, gadgets and new E car news.
The words to Chris Rea’s festive masterpiece ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ certainly ring true to many of us who do drive home or away for Christmas. You are often ‘top to toe in tailbacks’ and quite often there are ‘red lights all around’. But there are some gadgets and tips to make your festive motoring experience smoother, less stressful and quicker.
Cool gadgets for December driving
The right motoring gadget is not only stylish but is also useful and practical. They also make brilliant gifts. Here are three suggestions:
Swedish Ice Scraper – a great gadget to de-ice your car quickly and safely. With its tough neoprene it keeps your hands safe and warm whilst the sharp 6mm recycled acrylic glass easily cuts through the toughest of ice. A must for December driving and a great present!
Foldable traction mats – the best gadget you hope you won’t need to use! Foldable and easily stored in your car these durable plastic tracks might help your car get out of a snowy roadside or ditch if you are stuck! The perfect present for the auto aficionado!
LED mechanics rechargeable head torch – with so much choice, a mechanics head torch is a really useful gadget. Choose a model that is comfortable, bright with long battery life and the ability to charge in car.
Car news – New E Car of the Month – Peugeot E-5008
Possibly one of the best electric vehicles for driving home or away for Christmas is the much-anticipated Peugeot E-5008 which builds on the stylish E-3008 but is bigger and perfect for a larger family.
For years Peugeot 5008s have been sought after for their renowned comfortable drive, interior space and seven seat capacity but the newly styled E-5008 is one of the best-looking SUV like vehicles for the price on the market.
One of the biggest attractions of the new E-5008 is its extended range, the model with a 98kWh battery/230hp electric motor can return up to 410 miles. Not only does this make driving long distances more convenient but it also makes them considerably less expensive.
Winter service/safety check
A professional winter check-up or service is the best possible preparation for any festive driving. There are plenty of deals out there with an average price of £39.96 with the cheapest dealer being BMW at £29.93 and the most expensive being Renault at £85.
National tyre fitting chains also widely offer winter service/safety checks and so does your local garage.
Best tip for Christmas driving
It is a simple but effective Christmas driving rule – choose to drive outside peak times. The best times to drive are before 11am and after 6pm. Last Christmas my family drove from Yorkshire to and from London much earlier, setting off between 4am and 5am. The roads were very quiet, and we had excellent enjoyable journeys.
Merry Christmas! We wish all our motoring readers safe and enjoyable Christmas driving!
Rob Bullock https://robbullockauthor.blogspot.com