With summer here and the sun shining (fingers crossed!) weekends and bank holidays will see British motorists taking to the roads and making their journeys to theme parks, seaside resorts and the countryside, for idyllic day-trips or holidays.
However, Green Flag knows only too well that the perfect summer getaway can soon turn into a motoring nightmare, with thousands of motorists breaking down and grinding to a halt before they even get to their destinations.
Bank Holidays and heat waves are notorious for extra traffic levels and hold-ups on the roads. This, coupled with extra mileage, puts vehicles under tremendous strain and can lead to mechanical breakdowns.
According to Green Flag, the country's third largest breakdown service, there are measures that we can all take to make our journeys run more smoothly - from checking car batteries, to making sure the kids are entertained.
As we enter one of the busiest periods on our roads, Green Flag has put this special summer magazine together to help you keep cool in the car.
