Owner Tips

Avoid automatic washes, as the soap is often too harsh
Wash once a week
Do not wash in direct sunlight
Begin washing by hosing your car with cold water
Use a gentle detergent in warm water
Soak bird droppings with a wet sponge before washing off - 110 grams of dissolved baking soda in 1 litre of water will remove stubborn marks
Wash a small section at a time and rinse with cold water. Do not allow liquid to dry before washing off that section
Dry with a good quality chamois

Remove grease, oil and tar (if it's fresh) with a little kerosene or turpentine
As a precaution against staining, wash and polish the area as soon as possible after removing the stain
Wash petrol off immediately with clean water
Never use petrol to clean painted or plastic surfaces
Use a rubbing or cutting compound sparingly and only when the gloss of the paint has reduced

The use of a polymer glaze approximately every 3 months will help protect your paintwork
Always wash your car before polishing

Safe Monitoring Tips

Ensure rear doors are locked if children are in the rear seats (activate child locks)
Check your tyre pressures regularly (don't forget the spare)
Do not touch your phone whilst driving (use bluetooth if phone/car is equipped)
Ensure all compartment doors (e.g. glove box, sunglass holder, etc) are latched properly
Never leave loose items, including phones, satellite navigation units, club locks and luggage, unsecured in the cabin -these could become projectiles in the event of an accident or sudden acceleration or braking
Utilise your air conditioning to quickly demist your windscreen. Having your air set to 'fresh' and not 'recirculation' may help prevent your window from fogging up
Ensure child seats are correctly fitted. Obtain assistance if unsure

Adjust headrest to the appropriate height level
Seat belts should be fastened tight around the lap and over the shoulder
Ensure seat belt sash sits comfortably over your shoulder and not up around your neck
Ensure rear and side mirrors are correctly adjusted for each journey

Do not put your feet or legs on the dashboard whilst travelling in the passenger seat
Do not extend any body parts out of the vehicle during the journey
Keep two seconds safety distance to the car in front
If sun glare or oncoming headlights are affecting your visibility look at the left hand side road markings to gauge your position on the road
Always drive with two hands on the steering wheel
Always assume that you have not been seen by other road users
If you cannot see the driver's face through their mirrors, they cannot see you
Be courteous and share the road with other road users
Adjust your speed to suit the range of your headlights i.e. do not drive too fast with your lights dipped -make sure you have adequate forward vision for the speed you are driving