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The main road through Musselburgh is the A199, which travels to Dunbar in the east and Edinburgh in the west. The A1 is also nearby, meeting the A720 bypass at the edge of town. You may also want to compare prices from garages in Edinburgh since it is only five miles away. The best way to travel around Musselburgh when you can't use your car is by bus or train (both railway stations are on the East Coast Main Line).

Since Musselburgh 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. Musselburgh 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.