As restrictions begin to lift and staycations grow in popularity, Draper Tools has highlighted some car care essential from its extensive range to make sure drivers are prepared for summer motoring.

Draper says that under inflated tyres can be a serious safety hazard, negatively affecting a vehicle’s stopping distances. This danger can be increased by extra weight in the car with suitcases and the whole family onboard. It is therefore recommended that tyre pressure values are checked and the pressure increased to the higher PSI figure.

Draper recommends its 12V Cordless Air Compressor as a convenient tool for keeping tyres in good condition. It features a digital display, which provides psi, kPa and BAR settings. Once the desired pressure is reached the compressor automatically stops, giving the user complete peace of mind that the tyre pressure is correct.

Tyre tread depth is also vital. Worn tyres are another serious safety hazard and while the legal limit for tyre tread depth is 1.6mm, many experts actually recommend a minimum tread depth of 3mm to be safe. Tyres with a tread depth of less than 3mm have been shown to significantly increase stopping distances and this is only made worse in wet conditions. The Draper Digital Tyre Tread Depth Gauge is ideal for providing an accurate reading.

Draper says that batteries are one of the top causes of summer breakdowns. To help out in these emergency situations, Draper Tools offers a versatile, portable 12V Jump Starter (800A) which comes fitted with LED battery charge indicators, 12V output socket, USB output socket, LED work light, polarity inversion and a 150 PSI air compressor with pressure gauge. Also available from Draper is a range of Smart Battery Chargers & Maintainers which offer an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution to keep batteries in good condition all year round.