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New Blackmore Vale, December 10, 2021
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Motors
Vehicle preparation key as the big freeze gets underway It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. And hopefully this year, more of us will be seeing family and meeting friends. Whether you’re making a local journey or travelling further afield, make sure you adjust your driving to the conditions and your car is winter ready. While we may all be hoping for a white Christmas, nine out of 10 accidents occur in the rain. The following advice is offered UNWANTED VEHICLES BOUGHT FOR CASH ● Mot failures ● Nonrunners ●Unfinished projects ● End of life scrap vehicles ● Minimum of £150 paid for complete vehicles. Call Ryan on 07474737577 FIAT PANDA: 2007 1100cc Black 5 Door Hatchback MOT end Feb 82K. very reliable ideal first car. £550 01747 812364 MOTORBIKES WANTED Non runners and unwanted Phone Keith on 07966 213344
by the Met office ‘If it’s time for your wipers, it’s time to slow down’. Plan your journey and try and stick to main routes, especially if it is snowing. Leave extra time and let someone know what time you expect to arrive. Make sure you have everything you will need in your car in case you are delayed or breakdown. Warm clothes, boots and a torch, and don’t forget to charge your
mobile phone. It’s also a good idea to have some food and drink (non-alcoholic of course). Traci from Sunrise Service and MOT Centre in Blandford offered the following advice: Tyres: Make sure they are safe – they have enough tread, they are at the correct pressure Screen Wash: Ensure it’s topped up, and at the correct dilution to prevent it from freezing. It is especially important when the
OLD, INTERESTING & CLASSIC CARS WANTED pre 1990s. Any condition including unfinished projects Cash/transfer. Please phone Paul 07890 096907 STORAGE for caravans, boats and cars at Enford Farm near Blandford. 01258 450050 / 07704 813025
gritter lorries are out to keep your windscreen clean. General maintenance: Check anti-freeze, inspect all your lights and make sure they are clean and working, check your oil and top up if necessary. Given the recent battering we’ve had both Storms Arwen and Barra, whether it’s a white Christmas or a damp one, be prepared, drive carefully and have a safe and joyful time.
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VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/ MOT TESTER 15B Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road Blandford DT11 8ST Tel: 01258 459798 Email sunriseservicecentre@hotmail.com www.sunriseserviceandmotcentre.com
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