It has been claimed that the Government is to use the UK’s most unpredictable feature to promote the country by trying to persuade tourists that the weather is not as bad as they think!
Ministers believe that tourists do not realise that the weather in Britain can be pleasant as other cities like New York and Paris and are launching a marketing campaign to tempt tourists away from their air conditioning units in their hot countries and come to visit us in Britain!
Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announcing the Government’s “Great” advertising campaign in 14 cities, said, “We have lower rainfall than Paris. We have to make sure people understand the reality about the weather.
“It is not always as hot as New York but much more pleasant. Come and get a suntan in St James’s Park — you’ll find that it is much more pleasant than a crowded beach on the Med.”
According to tourist board VisitBritain, London is drier than New York, Brisbane, Rome and Rio de Janerio, and has a higher minimum daily temperature than Dublin, Toronto and Seattle.
However, we all know that it’s probably not the best time to run the campaign, with the snowfall and freezing weather we’re having, as The Times pointed out.
A Met Office forecaster, Dave Britton, said “If you are not happy with the weather one day, you might be the next.”
Among the “Great” adverts and marketing campaign to promote tourism in Britain include a Union Jack livery on a New York subway train and 200 taxis in Delhi, as well as a giant flag projected onto Sugar Loaf mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Union Station in Toronto will also be covered in posters advertising British heritage and culture.
Hunt also added, “Critics will say we’ve gone berserk in terms of austerity. But we say this is the biggest chance we will have to market Britain in our lifetimes. So we are telling the naysayers to get stuffed and are going for it.”
Most of us in the UK have noticed the delayed winter and plummeting temperatures that has been happening this week, but forecasters have predicted that it will become milder over the weekend.
However, even though it will get milder, the weather is still up and down, as it has been expected that the temperature will still fall below -8C.
Gritting teams, hospitals and emergency services are on maximum alert, with the Meteorological Office predicting “a 100% probability of severe conditions across most of England this week”.
The chillier weather follows the stalling of rain from the west and the Atlantic. An area of high pressure over western Russia and Scandinavia has chilled them and started to move them back on easterly winds.
Forecaster with MeteoGroup, Clare Allen, said, “The easterlies are bringing snow showers off the North Sea, and even London is likely to have a maximum temperature no higher than 4C, so it’s going to be pretty cold.”
There has been severe weather warnings for ice, issued by the Met Office, which are likely to stay in force until Saturday. Allen said, “If people aren’t careful driving, then it could cause disruption. Anywhere that is wet, ice is expected to form.”
The UK has reacted in its traditional way by shopping for cold weather equipment last minute.
Debenhams has reported an increase in thermal underwear by 17%, 16% rise in electric blankets, high tog duvets by 40% and slippers by 49%. However, it seems people in the UK are either going on holiday or expecting the sun to come back out soon as there has also been an 18% rise in demand for swimwear and bikinis. The demand of air conditioning units and fans has remained stable.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health asked for people to keep an eye on their older neighbours. He said, “During this period of cold weather we would advise people to check local weather forecasts for the latest information on weather conditions and staying safe when outdoors.
“We are working closely with the NHS and local authorities to ensure vulnerable people stay well during cold weather and get the help they need within their communities.”
With the weather being so cold and wet at the moment, it may seem like an odd time to consider getting your air conditioning checked out. However, it may actually be the perfect time to start thinking about it, as if you take care of your air con units before there’s a problem, you will stand a much better chance of not only saving time and inconvenience, but also a great deal of money, as preventive care is always less more expensive than repair work.
Another good reason to have your air conditioning units checked out by a professional is because of the demand in the summer. The summer is when people realise that their air conditioning system isn’t working properly. In some cases, you may be stuck in a situation where all the repairmen are busy with emergency jobs and cannot come out to check yours out for a few hours or even days.
Get in contact with GT Refrigeration for maintenance on your air conditioning units, it will make your system more efficient which can save you money on air conditioning bills.
John Elfreth Watkins, an American civil engineer, wrote an article in the year 1990 making predictions about what the world would be like 100 years later and some of them, in fact, have actually come true.
The article was published by the relatively unknown engineer in an American women’s magazine, which was titled, “What May Happen in The Next Hundred Years”. Many of his predictions were accurate including, air conditioning, mobile phones and digital colour photography.
His visions and prediction for the future would seem almost unreachable at the start of the 20th century. Watkins anticipated ready meals, for the average life expectancy to rise to 50 years old and the innovation of television.
Although many households have digital thermostats, the visionary predicted the concept of air-con which would regulate the temperature of the house by turning on hot or cold air.
Not all of Watkin’s predictions and prophecies were correct though, as he thought that flies and mosquitoes would be exterminated, that there would be no more C, Q or X letters in the alphabet and that everybody will walk 10 miles a day.
It has been announced that top industry specialists will give their opinions on the future of air conditioning, cooling technology and important business issues at this year’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show (ACR) 2012, which will be held at the NEC Birmingham between 13th -15th March.
The exhibition is the only national showcase for networking, innovation and knowledge transfer for the business.
The seminar programme will focus on key issues facing the industry, including training needs, changing legislations, new business opportunities and the latest technology solutions available.
Expert speakers will give insightful updates to allow businesses who rely on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to run more profitably and effectively, while making sure they are falling in line with the most up to date legalisations.
The show will feature the latest products from over 100 top companies from the UK and abroad.
A few of the companies that have registered to attend include, Tesco, DHL, Boots, British Gas, Gatwick airport and John Lewis partnership.
The event is being sponsored by six big name companies including Climate Center, the Business Intelligence Theatre, LG, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and Gram and Hoshizaki.
The show’s sales manager says, “With a top-notch seminar programme addressing the industry’s burning issues, a comprehensive exhibitor list, and hands-on access to the latest design trends and
technology, the show is set to be a must-attend event for everyone whose livelihoods
depend on cooling, air conditioning or heat pumps,”
The sessions are free for visitors attending the show, but places are offered on a first com first served basis.
Will you be attending this year’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show?
This week, LG Electronics revealed their new lineup of air conditioners, targeting an increase in sales of more than 10% this year.
LG revealed about 40 air con models that feature a technology named the “Real 4-D” cooling system that according to LG officials, sends cool air out in four different directions.
LG spokesperson said that the new air conditioners have also amplified the number of turbo fans located within the air conditioner for enhanced performance and slimmed down the width of the product by up to 30%.
The installation of a power-saving super inverter decreases electricity prices by up to one third of what was paid with other models. The air conditioner can also be controlled by smart phone app, Whisen app 2.0.
President of the air conditioning and energy solution unit at LG Electronics, Nho Hwan-yong, said “We’ve grown more than 10 percent in global terms and we tend to reach a growth rate of over 10 percent in total sales in 2012 even though we know some advanced nations are expected to see a sluggish economy this year.”
LG officials also emphasised the air conditioners with their liquid-crystal display screen that shows management features as well as user selected photos.
LG officials added that it is also equipped with a lighting function which could add to the interior design for some customers. The prices will range for around £500 up to around £1,500 but are not yet available in the UK.
Nho said, “We plan to continue increasing our market share (in global markets) by developing models that are a match to that particular market,
“I can’t talk about the specific differences compared to our rival’s models but we expect to grow together by continuously competing with each other.”
When I think of shrimpers, the first thing that comes to my mind is Forest Gump. However, the Anna Marie probably isn’t your typical shrimp boat. It has boat air-conditioning, a full sized kitchen and satellite television. Lance Nacio, the boat’s captain, can check water depth, plot his course and test tidal flows, all from his captain’s chair and a slick gadget. However, the most unusual addition to the Anna Marie, is a set of high-tech plate freezers on the deck. Compared to a traditional shrimp boat, the Anna Marie can stay out at sea up to three times longer, pulling in as much as 16,000 pounds on each journey.
Nacio, grew up shrimping the traditional way that southern Louisianians have for generations; he caught what he could with his net and sold it fresh on the dock to middlemen at the market price. Today, he catches and processes the shrimp himself and sets his own price. He also negotiates prices himself and offers samples to celebrity food chefs while he’s out on the water. His customers include various restaurants and Whole Food Markets and he has set up a sustainable business for the environment and his family.
A customer and chef-owner, Frank Brigsten, said “The shrimping industry in America has been struggling for a long while. Lance saw the writing on the wall,
“He is a visionary in his profession.”
Nacio’s family, made a living from the land, like others on the bayou. They trapped furs, grew their food in the garden and shrimped. After leaving school, Nacio worked in the oil business for almost 10 years, but he didn’t find it as satisfying as shrimping. He said “When you are working in the oil fields, you have a boss, and you’re under pressure all the time,
“When you’re shrimping, you’re your own boss, and you create your own destiny.”
However, it seems that for the last decade, destiny has seemed bleak for many Louisiana shrimpers, though not necessarily for the reasons most consumers might imagine. Of course, hurricanes Rita and Katrina and last year’s BP oil spill affected the predominantly small, family run fisheries. But the real danger is farmed, imported shrimp from South America and Southeast Asia, the shrimp can be produced and shipped cheap enough to transform the product, which was once considered a luxury is now on the all you can eat buffet.
Shrimp is the United States’ number one-seafood import and about 90% of the market, around 1.2 billion pounds is imported yearly.
International competition ramped up in 2001, when there was millions of cheap shrimp into the American market. While shrimper’s main operational cost rose sky high, prices for domestic shrimpers on the dock plummeted.
Nacio says, “A few years earlier, we were paying 60 cents a gallon [for diesel] and we were getting $3 a pound for shrimp,
“Then, all of a sudden, we’re paying $3.10 a gallon and getting just $1.50. A lot of the fishermen worked themselves out of business.”
2010 saw many huge wind power projects in the UK being completed and by mid-2011, the UK was ranked as the world’s 8th largest producer of wind power. Within the UK, wind power is the 2nd source of renewable energy after biomass and is expected to continue growing in the future.
A wind turbine has been installed by the St Eval Candle Company near its base in Wadebridge.
The 10kw Airconwine turbine measures 18 metres high and was installed at the end of November, at the company’s Great Engollan Farm premises.
The wind turbine, which was installed by company, Natural Generation, is believed to be the first of its kind that has been installed in the UK,
Mike Field, Natural Generation Managing Director, said, “This is the quietest most technologically advance MCS approved turbine in its class, we are very happy with the longevity of this turbine, which has been in operation on the continent since 2004.”
The wind turbine is part of a wider conservation plan, being put into place by the St Eval Candle Company.
Managing Director of St Eval Candle Company, said “We are delighted to see the wind turbine up and working so well,
“We are looking forward to continuing with the project with the next phase seeing tree planting and the restoration of the old Mill pond which dates back to the 17th Century.”
After we blogged about how one of the contractors suggested that air conditioning was too expensive, organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have said they have no intention of scrapping plans to air-cool the stadiums.
John Barrow of UK architect Populous said at an international football arena conference, earlier this year, that air conditioning was “notoriously unsustainable” and too pricey.
Barrow said how he was now looking at other options, after a pledge to build air conditioned stadiums to beat the scorching heat in Qatar was part of the Gulf state’s winning bid last year.
However, the 2022 World Cup’s communications director, Nasser Al Khater, told Bloomberg, “All our commitments that have been made to FIFA that are in the bid book are still going ahead as planned.
“There’s no plan of scrapping cooling technology whatsoever.”
In comments published by Associated Press, Barrow said that the planned Sports City stadium can be kept cool by traditional Arabic methods for ventilation and shading seats.
Associated Press said that Populous wants to wind towers to create fan-like air movement inside the 47,000-capacity stadium.
“I think you can be more clever. It is about air movement, moisture in the air and it is about temperature at the right time of day,” Barrow said. “If we get it right … that is the way ahead.”
He added, “We are doing away with all the air conditioning kit that is going to cost a fortune to run”
In June, Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Committee’s secretary general, Hassan Al Thawadi, said the first of 12 stadia planned for the tournament would combat the impact of the heat for fans and players, by including a state-of-the-art cooling system. He also said that the first of the stadia would be completed in 2015.
Then in July, it was reported that Populous believed the Sports City Stadium could cost over $2bn to build.
This compares to the $1.28bn it cost to build London’s new Wembley Stadium which is judged as one of the world’s most excellent new stadia.
Weather forecasters have predicted snow and brutal weather conditions. As Britain is expected to reach freezing temperatures this winter, air conditioning in our cars is probably the last thing on our minds.
However, keeping the air conditioning in your car maintained properly will ensure that the heating also works, and in this cold weather, getting stuck in a traffic jam without heating will be something everyone will want to avoid.
Mechanical or electrical defects on your car’s air con can happen at any time and can be expensive to fix, due to the many components within the system including compressors, thermostats, condensers, electric motors and rheostats. It can require removing the car’s dashboard to get to some of the parts, and it one case, has cost a massive £2,038.41 to repair.
Last winter, the UK was covered in centimetres of snowfall and darkness and there were a number of fatalities and car accidents across the regions.
Making sure that your air conditioning system is in order can protect you and your passengers against the big freeze and avoid the risk of freezing in your vehicle. A car warranty plan that provides cover on your air conditioning, drivers can have peace of mind if anything goes wrong over Christmas – it’s not a good time of year for a hefty garage bill.
To prepare the public for winter weather, the government has already launched its ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaigns, to help avoid the manic that the weather brought to the UK last year. Last year, December 2010 because the coldest in the UK for 100 years.
Ministers believe that tourists do not realise that the weather in Britain can be pleasant as other cities like New York and Paris and are launching a marketing campaign to tempt tourists away from their air conditioning units in their hot countries and come to visit us in Britain!
Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announcing the Government’s “Great” advertising campaign in 14 cities, said, “We have lower rainfall than Paris. We have to make sure people understand the reality about the weather.
“It is not always as hot as New York but much more pleasant. Come and get a suntan in St James’s Park — you’ll find that it is much more pleasant than a crowded beach on the Med.”
According to tourist board VisitBritain, London is drier than New York, Brisbane, Rome and Rio de Janerio, and has a higher minimum daily temperature than Dublin, Toronto and Seattle.
However, we all know that it’s probably not the best time to run the campaign, with the snowfall and freezing weather we’re having, as The Times pointed out.
A Met Office forecaster, Dave Britton, said “If you are not happy with the weather one day, you might be the next.”
Among the “Great” adverts and marketing campaign to promote tourism in Britain include a Union Jack livery on a New York subway train and 200 taxis in Delhi, as well as a giant flag projected onto Sugar Loaf mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Union Station in Toronto will also be covered in posters advertising British heritage and culture.
Hunt also added, “Critics will say we’ve gone berserk in terms of austerity. But we say this is the biggest chance we will have to market Britain in our lifetimes. So we are telling the naysayers to get stuffed and are going for it.”
Snow Showers and Freezing Temperatures upon Us
However, even though it will get milder, the weather is still up and down, as it has been expected that the temperature will still fall below -8C.
Gritting teams, hospitals and emergency services are on maximum alert, with the Meteorological Office predicting “a 100% probability of severe conditions across most of England this week”.
The chillier weather follows the stalling of rain from the west and the Atlantic. An area of high pressure over western Russia and Scandinavia has chilled them and started to move them back on easterly winds.
Forecaster with MeteoGroup, Clare Allen, said, “The easterlies are bringing snow showers off the North Sea, and even London is likely to have a maximum temperature no higher than 4C, so it’s going to be pretty cold.”
There has been severe weather warnings for ice, issued by the Met Office, which are likely to stay in force until Saturday. Allen said, “If people aren’t careful driving, then it could cause disruption. Anywhere that is wet, ice is expected to form.”
The UK has reacted in its traditional way by shopping for cold weather equipment last minute.
Debenhams has reported an increase in thermal underwear by 17%, 16% rise in electric blankets, high tog duvets by 40% and slippers by 49%. However, it seems people in the UK are either going on holiday or expecting the sun to come back out soon as there has also been an 18% rise in demand for swimwear and bikinis. The demand of air conditioning units and fans has remained stable.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health asked for people to keep an eye on their older neighbours. He said, “During this period of cold weather we would advise people to check local weather forecasts for the latest information on weather conditions and staying safe when outdoors.
“We are working closely with the NHS and local authorities to ensure vulnerable people stay well during cold weather and get the help they need within their communities.”
Think about Maintenance on your Air Conditioning
Another good reason to have your air conditioning units checked out by a professional is because of the demand in the summer. The summer is when people realise that their air conditioning system isn’t working properly. In some cases, you may be stuck in a situation where all the repairmen are busy with emergency jobs and cannot come out to check yours out for a few hours or even days.
Get in contact with GT Refrigeration for maintenance on your air conditioning units, it will make your system more efficient which can save you money on air conditioning bills.
Air Conditioning Technology was Predicted 100 Years Ago
The article was published by the relatively unknown engineer in an American women’s magazine, which was titled, “What May Happen in The Next Hundred Years”. Many of his predictions were accurate including, air conditioning, mobile phones and digital colour photography.
His visions and prediction for the future would seem almost unreachable at the start of the 20th century. Watkins anticipated ready meals, for the average life expectancy to rise to 50 years old and the innovation of television.
Although many households have digital thermostats, the visionary predicted the concept of air-con which would regulate the temperature of the house by turning on hot or cold air.
Not all of Watkin’s predictions and prophecies were correct though, as he thought that flies and mosquitoes would be exterminated, that there would be no more C, Q or X letters in the alphabet and that everybody will walk 10 miles a day.
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show 2012
The exhibition is the only national showcase for networking, innovation and knowledge transfer for the business.
The seminar programme will focus on key issues facing the industry, including training needs, changing legislations, new business opportunities and the latest technology solutions available.
Expert speakers will give insightful updates to allow businesses who rely on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to run more profitably and effectively, while making sure they are falling in line with the most up to date legalisations.
The show will feature the latest products from over 100 top companies from the UK and abroad.
A few of the companies that have registered to attend include, Tesco, DHL, Boots, British Gas, Gatwick airport and John Lewis partnership.
The event is being sponsored by six big name companies including Climate Center, the Business Intelligence Theatre, LG, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and Gram and Hoshizaki.
The show’s sales manager says, “With a top-notch seminar programme addressing the industry’s burning issues, a comprehensive exhibitor list, and hands-on access to the latest design trends and
technology, the show is set to be a must-attend event for everyone whose livelihoods
depend on cooling, air conditioning or heat pumps,”
The sessions are free for visitors attending the show, but places are offered on a first com first served basis.
Will you be attending this year’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show?
LG reveals Lineup of New Smart Air Conditioners
LG revealed about 40 air con models that feature a technology named the “Real 4-D” cooling system that according to LG officials, sends cool air out in four different directions.
LG spokesperson said that the new air conditioners have also amplified the number of turbo fans located within the air conditioner for enhanced performance and slimmed down the width of the product by up to 30%.
The installation of a power-saving super inverter decreases electricity prices by up to one third of what was paid with other models. The air conditioner can also be controlled by smart phone app, Whisen app 2.0.
President of the air conditioning and energy solution unit at LG Electronics, Nho Hwan-yong, said “We’ve grown more than 10 percent in global terms and we tend to reach a growth rate of over 10 percent in total sales in 2012 even though we know some advanced nations are expected to see a sluggish economy this year.”
LG officials also emphasised the air conditioners with their liquid-crystal display screen that shows management features as well as user selected photos.
LG officials added that it is also equipped with a lighting function which could add to the interior design for some customers. The prices will range for around £500 up to around £1,500 but are not yet available in the UK.
Nho said, “We plan to continue increasing our market share (in global markets) by developing models that are a match to that particular market,
“I can’t talk about the specific differences compared to our rival’s models but we expect to grow together by continuously competing with each other.”
Ever wondered what it’s like for a Shrimper in L.A?
Nacio, grew up shrimping the traditional way that southern Louisianians have for generations; he caught what he could with his net and sold it fresh on the dock to middlemen at the market price. Today, he catches and processes the shrimp himself and sets his own price. He also negotiates prices himself and offers samples to celebrity food chefs while he’s out on the water. His customers include various restaurants and Whole Food Markets and he has set up a sustainable business for the environment and his family.
A customer and chef-owner, Frank Brigsten, said “The shrimping industry in America has been struggling for a long while. Lance saw the writing on the wall,
“He is a visionary in his profession.”
Nacio’s family, made a living from the land, like others on the bayou. They trapped furs, grew their food in the garden and shrimped. After leaving school, Nacio worked in the oil business for almost 10 years, but he didn’t find it as satisfying as shrimping. He said “When you are working in the oil fields, you have a boss, and you’re under pressure all the time,
“When you’re shrimping, you’re your own boss, and you create your own destiny.”
However, it seems that for the last decade, destiny has seemed bleak for many Louisiana shrimpers, though not necessarily for the reasons most consumers might imagine. Of course, hurricanes Rita and Katrina and last year’s BP oil spill affected the predominantly small, family run fisheries. But the real danger is farmed, imported shrimp from South America and Southeast Asia, the shrimp can be produced and shipped cheap enough to transform the product, which was once considered a luxury is now on the all you can eat buffet.
Shrimp is the United States’ number one-seafood import and about 90% of the market, around 1.2 billion pounds is imported yearly.
International competition ramped up in 2001, when there was millions of cheap shrimp into the American market. While shrimper’s main operational cost rose sky high, prices for domestic shrimpers on the dock plummeted.
Nacio says, “A few years earlier, we were paying 60 cents a gallon [for diesel] and we were getting $3 a pound for shrimp,
“Then, all of a sudden, we’re paying $3.10 a gallon and getting just $1.50. A lot of the fishermen worked themselves out of business.”
New Wind Turbine in Cornwall
A wind turbine has been installed by the St Eval Candle Company near its base in Wadebridge.
The 10kw Aircon wine turbine measures 18 metres high and was installed at the end of November, at the company’s Great Engollan Farm premises.
The wind turbine, which was installed by company, Natural Generation, is believed to be the first of its kind that has been installed in the UK,
Mike Field, Natural Generation Managing Director, said, “This is the quietest most technologically advance MCS approved turbine in its class, we are very happy with the longevity of this turbine, which has been in operation on the continent since 2004.”
The wind turbine is part of a wider conservation plan, being put into place by the St Eval Candle Company.
Managing Director of St Eval Candle Company, said “We are delighted to see the wind turbine up and working so well,
“We are looking forward to continuing with the project with the next phase seeing tree planting and the restoration of the old Mill pond which dates back to the 17th Century.”
No Plans to Scrap Air Conditioning for 2022 World Cup
John Barrow of UK architect Populous said at an international football arena conference, earlier this year, that air conditioning was “notoriously unsustainable” and too pricey.
Barrow said how he was now looking at other options, after a pledge to build air conditioned stadiums to beat the scorching heat in Qatar was part of the Gulf state’s winning bid last year.
However, the 2022 World Cup’s communications director, Nasser Al Khater, told Bloomberg, “All our commitments that have been made to FIFA that are in the bid book are still going ahead as planned.
“There’s no plan of scrapping cooling technology whatsoever.”
In comments published by Associated Press, Barrow said that the planned Sports City stadium can be kept cool by traditional Arabic methods for ventilation and shading seats.
Associated Press said that Populous wants to wind towers to create fan-like air movement inside the 47,000-capacity stadium.
“I think you can be more clever. It is about air movement, moisture in the air and it is about temperature at the right time of day,” Barrow said. “If we get it right … that is the way ahead.”
He added, “We are doing away with all the air conditioning kit that is going to cost a fortune to run”
In June, Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Committee’s secretary general, Hassan Al Thawadi, said the first of 12 stadia planned for the tournament would combat the impact of the heat for fans and players, by including a state-of-the-art cooling system. He also said that the first of the stadia would be completed in 2015.
Then in July, it was reported that Populous believed the Sports City Stadium could cost over $2bn to build.
This compares to the $1.28bn it cost to build London’s new Wembley Stadium which is judged as one of the world’s most excellent new stadia.
Look after Your Car’s Air Con This Christmas
However, keeping the air conditioning in your car maintained properly will ensure that the heating also works, and in this cold weather, getting stuck in a traffic jam without heating will be something everyone will want to avoid.
Mechanical or electrical defects on your car’s air con can happen at any time and can be expensive to fix, due to the many components within the system including compressors, thermostats, condensers, electric motors and rheostats. It can require removing the car’s dashboard to get to some of the parts, and it one case, has cost a massive £2,038.41 to repair.
Last winter, the UK was covered in centimetres of snowfall and darkness and there were a number of fatalities and car accidents across the regions.
Making sure that your air conditioning system is in order can protect you and your passengers against the big freeze and avoid the risk of freezing in your vehicle. A car warranty plan that provides cover on your air conditioning, drivers can have peace of mind if anything goes wrong over Christmas – it’s not a good time of year for a hefty garage bill.
To prepare the public for winter weather, the government has already launched its ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaigns, to help avoid the manic that the weather brought to the UK last year. Last year, December 2010 because the coldest in the UK for 100 years.