There are few distinct differences between summer and winter driving —excessive heat and bright light being the major contenders. With that in mind, it raises plenty of areas to consider for your summer vehicle health check.

Our customers ask us a lot of questions about problems they’re having with their car’s brakes. We take them very seriously, as they’re such an essential part of your vehicle’s safety. From the most basic, ‘what does brake mean’ and ‘what does the brake warning light mean’, to more sophisticated questions about brake pad compounds, ABS and driver-assisted braking systems.

We’ve been talking about alloy wheel repair, refurbishment and their general upkeep recently, so a topic that links nicely with those is how we determine which tyres are the correct option for your wheels.

The P0455 code indicates a large leak explicitly in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system. The purpose of the EVAP system is to prevent fuel vapours from escaping into the atmosphere, so when the P0455 triggers, the most common reason for this is a broken, loose or missing gas cap. The P0440 OBD-II code is a general code for a less severe leak with the EVAP system.