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Broadstairs is a seaside resort town, so traffic is considerably worse during the summer months when more people are on holiday. There is a popular car park on the pier, but driving down Albion Street and Harbour Street to get there can be slow due to congestion. If you often visit rural areas like Broadstairs by car, you should check your engine oil level frequently and make sure your air filter isn't clogged from dirt roads.

Since Broadstairs is on the coast, cars may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. Broadstairs is also in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the nearby countryside, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.