Accidents
In the unfortunate event of you being involved in an accident here a guide to what to do.
The first thing to do is think about safety; that means for you, your passengers and other road users. You must try to stay calm. If the accident is minor pull off the road to a safe location. Don't block the traffic unless you have no alternative. If the accident appears serious or someone is injured or a vehicle is disabled, leave the vehicles where they are.
Warn Other Road Users: If possible use your hazard warning lights to warn other traffic, make sure engines are off and that no one is smoking. Call the Police and emergency services if required. (dial 999). If you are on a motorway use the emergency phone on your side of the carriageway, (follow the arrows on the posts on the hard shoulder), the phone is free of charge and connects to the emergency services. If you have a warning triangle, put it on the road at least 150 ft (45m) behind your car. If visibility is low or it's dark put your sidelights on. Stand away from the traffic at a safe distance . Helping Injured or Involved Persons: Try to move uninjured people away from the vehicles to a safe position DO NOT attempt to move any injured person unless they are in danger from fire or explosion and if a motorcyclist is involved DO NOT remove any crash helmet. Additionally, casualties may be in shock, do not leave them alone, avoid unnecessary movement, make them as comfortable as possible and prevent them getting cold. Finally, stay at the scene until the emergency services arrive. Obtaining and Exchanging Details: If you are involved in an accident that causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property, you MUST stop. Failing to stop is an offence. You must give your name and address, and the registration number of the vehicle, and the registered owner if it is not you, to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them. Make sure you get the details from the other driver: name, address, registration number and insurance details. Note the time and place of the accident and a telephone number if possible. AT NO TIME SHOULD YOU ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. It is up to your Insurance company to determine blame. If you do not give your name and address at the time of the accident, report the accident to the police as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any case within 24 hours.

Maintenance Checks
Even though we recommend that you have your car regularly serviced to keep it in tip-top condition, there are plenty of things you can do in the way of regular checks and preventative maintenance. Here's a handy guide to some of the things you can do.
 
These are items that should be checked on a regular basis, about every 1000kms (625 miles) on modern cars, so that's about once a fortnight, and certainly before any long journey.

Engine Oil Level
Power Assisted Steering Fluid Level
Coolant Level
Battery
Brake Fluid Level
Screen Washer Fluid
Screen Washer Jets
Tyres and Tyre Pressures
Lights