Expert reveals simple car hack which could save drivers £590

Experts have revealed a car hack which could save Brits a huge £590 this summer. Auto specialists have issued the advice ahead of summer, when rising temperatures can mean extra bills for motorists.

Now, car experts at 1dot have explained what can be done to ensure cars are maintained properly over the warmer months. When temperatures rise, tyre pressure increases, and this can sometimes lead to tyres popping if they are already at their upper limit of pressure.

Though this is a rare occurrence, all four tyres popping at once could land drivers a huge £590 bill at average prices.

Although this situation is not likely to happen, it is nevertheless easy to take a few simple steps and reduce the likelihood of disaster.

Experts’ first recommendation is to check tyre pressure first thing in the morning, when they are cold. They should then be at the manufacturer’s recommended suggestion.

If drivers don’t have time in the morning, it’s a good idea to leave the car parked in the shade and check tyre pressure after a few hours of not driving to make sure temperatures have cooled.

The next important tip is not to overinflate tyres when pumping them up because this will not maintain pressure for longer, contrary to what some may think.

In fact, it will do quite the opposite and increase the possibility of them bursting in hot temperatures.

Next, it’s recommended to park in the shade, particularly during a heatwave, as this will keep the car’s interior nice and cool and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the tyres.

Experts also advise motorists to invest in a tyre pressure monitoring system, even if they have a modern car with a system to alert the driver if the pressure is too high or low.

They say it’s still handy to manually check tyres to ensure they’re running at perfect levels, especially during periods of high temperatures.