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The worst time to travel by car in Southampton is Friday at 4pm, according to 2021 data. Travelling after 5pm could save up to one hour per year for a thirty-minute commute. The A3035 in Southampton is the slowest A road in Hampshire, with traffic moving at 13.6mph on average. Carbon emissions in the city have decreased yearly since 2005, but they are still above the UK average. There is a Clean Air Zone, but Southampton opts for non-charging policies.

Driving in cities like Southampton puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Southampton for all these crucial components.

A winter car check helps prepare your car for the harsh winter months. It typically includes an inspection of the tyres, brakes, battery, windscreen wipers, lights and fluids to ensure everything works correctly.Problems with any of these components can be dangerous, but even more so when the temperature plummets and the days get shorter. You are significantly more likely to be involved in a road accident in the winter - booking a car check helps alleviate that risk.Spotting an issue with your tyres is easy enough, but do you have the mechanical know-how to recognise a developing fault in the braking system? If the answer is no, a winter check could help you.Having your vehicle inspected is about more than just safety; it's also about peace of mind. There's nothing worse than worrying about whether your car will make it to the end of a journey without breaking down. But after a winter car check, you don't have to.