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            <title type="text">How To Make Your Commute More Christmassy</title>
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                                            Are you looking for some festive commute ideas? Read our guide on how to make your Christmas commute feel a little more festive.
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                 Are you feeling more Grinch than Grotto? More Bah Humbug than Mince Pie? If you answered yes to either or both questions, you are probably in need of some additional Christmas cheer. 
 Many of us typically spend around 5 hours per week travelling to and from work or school on the morning and evening commutes and aside from the odd Christmas song on the radio, we don&#039;t fully embrace the Christmas spirit whilst we are driving. 
 At home, we have advent calendars in a morning, and warm fires with tree lights glistening during the evening, so why not spread the Christmas cheer to our car too. Our handy guide below gives you some ideas of how you can make your commute a little bit more Christmassy. 
 Scented Air Fresheners 
 Whether you have a dangling air freshener or have the air fresheners that attach to your vents, changing your summer breeze or clean cotton scent to a festive related smell could be just the start you need to make your commute feel more festive. 
 Our Top 3 Festive Scents: 
 
 Sparkling Cinnamon 
 Nordic Pines 
 Christmas Cookie 
 
 Create a Christmas Playlist 
 Whether you listen to the radio, have your very own Christmas playlist or even a CD, listening to Christmas songs during your commute can absolutely lift your mood on your way to work. Using a CD or a music streaming service, will enable you to be able to choose or skip to your favourite Christmas songs, whereas with the radio, you are at the mercy of the DJ on the channel you have selected. 
 We have whittled down our office&#039;s top 40 Christmas songs to just 3, and there is no surprise as to number one for a car battery company. 
 Top 3 Must Haves On Any Christmas Playlist: 
 
 Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea 
 White Christmas - Bing Crosby 
 Do They Know It&#039;s Christmas? - Band Aid 
 
 Festive Themed Drink and Insulated Christmas Travel Mug 
 Whether you stop at a drive through warm drink establishment or are organised enough to make a drink before you leave in the morning, you have the opportunity to make your commuting drink look and taste of Christmas. 
 Invest in a Christmas themed travel mug, not only will it keep your drink warmer for longer, but will add that little bit of joy every time you raise it to take a drink. 
 If you opt for a drive-thru coffee on your commute, there are many festive flavours you can treat yourself to. 
 Our Top 3 Festive Drinks Choices: 
 
 Caramel Waffle Latte 
 Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate 
 Gingerbread Latte 
 
 Wear Something Christmassy 
 Possibly the simplest and easiest option on our list it to add a festive item of clothing or jewellery during your commute, it could be simply wearing a Christmas tie for work or adding some extra sparkle with Christmas earrings. Other ideas include wearing a Christmas Jumper or switching your woolly hat to a Santa hat. 
 Top 3 Christmas Commute Wearables: 
 
 Christmas Earrings 
 Christmas Jumper 
 Antlers or Santa Hat 
 
 Decorate Your Car 
 Last but certainly not least, decorate your car inside and out. Not only would you lift your own spirits, but you will light up the face of your fellow drivers and pedestrians as you pass. There are several different ways you can safely decorate your car. Window stickers and car decals can come in a range of styles and sizes, from subtle slogans such as &quot;My Other Car is a Sleigh&quot; to Santa Claus and Snowmen decals. 
 Our 3 Favourite Ways to Decorate a Car at Christmas: 
 
 Tinsel Wrapped Around the Gearstick 
 Sleigh Sticker/Decal on Boot or Back Window 
 Small Wreath Attached to Front Grill 
 
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 If you decide to add some festive cheer to your commute, please remember to do so safely and not in a manner that could cause you to crash, become distracted or distract other road users. 
 One of the best ways to increase spirit and happiness is to take away and negativity and stress, how can you be angry at the car in front of you when you are singing along to Mariah Carey&#039;s &quot;All I Want For Christmas Is You&quot; and sipping on your Salted Brownie Hot Chocolate with Extra Cream? 
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                            <updated>2022-12-19T08:45:00+01:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Our Guide To Saving Money This Winter</title>
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                                            Can you save money and reduce any unexpected costs of keeping your car on the road? Read on to find out how some simple checks and driving hacks could save or free up some much needed cash this winter.
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                 The cost of living is a worry for many people across the country. Prices of everyday essentials are continuing to increase and the squeeze that this is having on many families is hitting crisis point. Interest rates, energy prices and fuel prices have also seen astronomical increases and are causing a greater burden on peoples finances. 
 There are many ways to reduce the cost of household bills. Turning off appliances, washing at a lower temperature or even simply wearing another jumper are just some of the many ways we can save money at home, but can you save money and reduce any unexpected costs of keeping your car on the road? Read on to find out how some simple checks and driving hacks could save or free up some much needed cash this winter. 
 Check Your Vehicles Cover 
 There are two main pieces of cover you should have if you are driving your vehicle. The first is insurance, which is a legal requirement, and the second, breakdown cover, which is not a legal requirement. Breakdown cover does give you that peace of mind whilst driving and can prevent any hefty call out charges, if in the unfortunate event that your car does break down. 
 It is important that with both types of cover, that you are paying the right amount for the service that you require. 
  Insurance Cover  - Are you now working from home? Has your annual mileage now changed? Though it might not make a huge difference, if you are ready to renew your insurance, make sure your calculations are accurate. 
  Breakdown Cover  - Make sure you have breakdown cover, as it could save you money if you were to break down. A monthly cost can seem much more manageable than a large outlay, but you would end up paying more than if you paid for it annually. Also make sure your car has the correct cover, is home start included? Many packages and plans are only activated once you are more than 1 mile from your home. Also have a plan of where you want to have your car recovered to, so that you do not have to pay an additional fee for towing the car to the garage. 
 Check Your Vehicles Health Before Travel 
 One of the market leading breakdown and recovery specialists recommend that you regularly check your  FORCES . This is a simple way to remember each of the things that you need to check during winter so that your car stays healthy and on the road for winter without any unnecessary or unexpected costs that could be avoided or mitigated. 
  Fuel  - Make sure that you have enough fuel for your journey. If the weather is particularly bad, it may mean that you need to find alternative longer routes to your destination, which could mean that your journey exceeds the amount of fuel in your tank. If you are running low, do not risk it, fill up at the next available petrol station. 
  Oil  - Check that your oil level is between the maximum and minimum. Make sure that you check this when your engine is cold. 
  Rubber  - Road conditions are massively affected during the winter. Surface water, potholes and ice are just some of the issues that can cause problems during winter. Checking the tread and wear of your tyres could help minimise the effects the road conditions have on your journey. Most petrol stations have tyre pressure machines that are simple to use. Tyres in a deflated state, or poor condition could result in tyre failure and potentially cause damage to your car or even cause you to crash. Don&#039;t forget to check your wiper blades too, dirt and salt spray build up could cause you to crash or receive a fine from the police. 
  Coolant  - Many coolants contain anti-freeze, which helps prevent your engine from becoming unresponsive during cold temperatures. Make sure your car is topped up sufficiently. 
  Electrics  - Make sure all your lights are working, they not only allow you to be able to see, but allow others to be able to see you when it is dark or during foggy conditions and will hopefully prevent any form of accident. 
 One of the most common reasons for winter breakdowns is due to battery failure. There are a few ways you can prevent battery failure and mitigate the need for a new battery, or having to call your breakdown recovery company. Check the health of your battery, most local and national garages offer this service free of charge. Make sure that all lights and any other parasitic drains on the battery are turned off when leaving the vehicle. If you do indeed require a   new battery  , make sure that you   find the correct battery for your vehicle  , otherwise you could find your have further battery related costs. 
  Screen Wash  - Make sure you are able to clean your windscreen, on long journeys if there has been a significant amount of salt spread on the roads, it could cause the windscreen to become completely covered and potentially cause and accident. This would not only disrupt your journey, but increase your insurance premiums and could leave you without a car. 
 Other Money Saving Driving Tips 
 We mentioned earlier in this blog about making sure that you had enough fuel for your journey, which is very important. However, have you ever considered that you might have too much fuel in your tank? Many people when they hit the red will fill up their tank to the top, but if you are not going to be using your car, you could fill up half your tank and use the money for another bill or outgoing. So whilst it is not directly saving you money, it is certainly a good way of managing your money. 
 Your driving style and habits could also see you spend more money in the long run too. Do you regularly take trips to the same shops or shops in a similar vicinity? Could you combine these trips within your commute or school run? This will reduce the amount of fuel you are using and reduce the wear and tear on your car and on your battery. 
 How Spending A Little Could Save You Money In The Long Term 
 Though it might seem a little crazy, but actually spending money can help your car to run more efficiently and prevent costly breakdowns and call out charges. See below some of our products that could help you save money and improve the efficiency and reliability of your car. 
 Boosters - A   Noco Booster   is a mobile starting aid that helps to start your engine, reducing the load on your battery. 
 Battery Chargers - If your vehicle is sat for long periods of time, or you do very short journeys, a   battery charger   could be the solution for you. You can put your battery on charge and replace the lost charge that your car was unable to replenish as your alternator had not begun to recharge your battery. 
 Liqui Moly - We stock a huge range of   Liqui Moly   products from additives to lubricants, these accessories will help to improve the quality and efficiency of your vehicle and will minimise the chances of your car or vehicle breaking down. 
 Our top 5 best selling Liqui Moly products are: 
   Liqui Moly Clamp Grease 10g   
   Liqui Moly Diesel Particulate Filter Protector 250ml   
   Liqui Moly Diesel Purge 500ml   
   Liqui Moly Super Diesel Additive 250ml   
   Liqui Moly Valve Clean 150ml   
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 If you have any additional ways to save money this winter, please share them in the comments section below. 
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   Top 10 Tips For Car Battery Maintenance During Winter   
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                            <updated>2022-11-30T09:00:00+01:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Top 10 Tips For Car Battery Maintenance During Winter</title>
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                                            Looking after your battery during the cold weather could be the difference between being able to start your engine or having to call out your breakdown service company. 
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                 Looking after your battery during the cold weather could be the difference between being able to start your engine or having to call out your breakdown service company. There are many ways that we can help preserve the life of our   car batteries   and allow for successful engine starts every time we need our cars during the winter months. 
 Why Do We Need To Look After Our Car Batteries? 
 When the cold weather hits, your battery must work harder in order to crank the engine. Each battery has a CCA rating which is used to define the battery&#039;s ability to start during cold temperatures. You will usually find this information on the label of the battery installed in your car. 
 If your battery has deteriorated, through a lack of charge or other factors that affect the performance of the battery, this CCA rating may have now reduced and be unrecoverable to its original levels. Your car will have a required CCA rating for its battery which provides the necessary CCA&#039;s to start your vehicle at temperatures around 0 degrees. 
 What Happens If We Do Not Look After Our Car Battery? 
 If we do not look after our car battery, then the most common issue will be that our engine will not start, or will certainly struggle to start. If it takes more than one try to start your engine, this may be a sign of your battery having insufficient charge or having a poor state of health. In this case, we would recommend to take your vehicle on a medium length drive to try and recharge the battery. If you are still having problems, we would recommend conducting a battery test, something which most garages will carry out free of charge. 
 10 Tips For Looking After Car Batteries During Winter 
 1) Check You Have The Right Specification Battery For Your Vehicle 
 We recommend that you check the battery requirements of your vehicle. Batteries are available in different sizes and specifications. You should check whether you need and AGM or EFB battery, these are mostly used in vehicles that have start/stop functionality. Make sure the battery matches the available space within the battery tray. 
 2) Free Health Checks 
 Many garages and battery stores like ourselves will offer a free battery health check will you wait. Some garages will include this alongside other winter checks such as anti-freeze and tyre checks. They ill be able to ascertain whether your battery is both charged and healthy. 
 A battery can be fully charged but be unhealthy and no longer have the required CCA rating for your vehicle. In this case, a new battery would be suggested by the testing company. 
 If your battery is healthy, but simply requires a charge, a long journey could allow the alternator to recharge the battery. It may be best though to place the battery on charge depending on the state of charge. 
 3) Check Your Breakdown Cover 
 If you haven&#039;t already, make sure you have breakdown cover. For those just in case moments where you are out and about, and your engine fails to start. It could be your first trip following a period of snow and your battery had enough power to get you to the local shop, but the journey time didn&#039;t recharge the battery enough. 
 One thing to check with breakdown cover is making sure that you have home start cover. Many breakdown policies will only cover you if you are are over 1 mile away from home. If this was the case, you may need to call a local recovery company, which would be at an additional cost. 
 4) Drive Your Car Regularly 
 One of the best ways to help preserve the life of your battery, particularly during the winter months is to make regular journeys. These journeys need to be of a significant length in terms of duration(20-30 mins) so that the alternator will kick in to recharge the battery during your journey. It will replenish the charge that it took to start the engine. 
 Too many short journeys could seriously impact your car&#039;s ability to start, we would recommend that you limit the number of shorter journeys during the winter months. 
 5) Keep Your Car Covered 
 Keeping your car in a garage overnight is one of the best ways to limit the impact of the cold weather on your battery. If you do not have access to a garage, then a car cover would minimise the impact that the cold weather has on your car, but could still cause your car to fail during the harshest of weathers. 
 6) Strategically Park Your Car 
 If you do not have a garage, or a car cover, there are a few extra things we can suggest that will help to minimise the impact of the weather on your battery. During daylight hours, make sure that your car is parked in direct sunlight, this will help to increase the temperature of the car and the battery. We do recommend though, that you avoid open and exposed parking areas where wind chill could be a factor. 
 7) Reduce The Load On Your Battery 
 You can reduce the load on your battery when it starts by turning off things like radios and heated seats and not connecting items such as mobile phone chargers and satellite navigation systems. This delay will allow you battery to focus on the starting of your engine and not be drained by other electric applications. 
 You can turn them on once the engine has been on for a constant 5-10 minutes of driving. 
 8) Make Sure Electric Systems Are Switched Off 
 Upon exiting your vehicle, make sure that you have switched of all your electric devices and systems. Pay particular attention to interior and exterior lights, as these will stay on when you are away from your vehicle depending on its age. The drainage on your battery caused by the electric systems not being turned off could result in complete discharge, meaning that when you come to start it next time, you are unable to. 
 9) Carry Jump Leads 
 Most people carry   jumper cables or jump leads   in their boot for those just in case moments, and it can prove to be a shrewd investment. Always make sure though that then you are using another vehicle to charge yours that it is of a higher power than your battery, otherwise it could cause damage to both batteries. 
 10) Invest In A Battery Charger 
   Battery chargers   are a great investment if you have a garage or driveway where you can safely and easily attach one to you battery. Trickle chargers work by sending a low voltage to the battery and tops it up at the same rate as self-discharge. This means that devices can be left for long periods of time, they are often used by classic car enthusiasts, or motorcycle users. 
 We hope that these tips help you to stay on the road this winter, but in the unfortunate event that your battery does fail, Car Battery Market has the right battery for your vehicle. 
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