If it feels like this summer has barely let up, you're not imagining it. When spells of hot, dry weather push the mercury into the thirties, your car needs to work harder than it has all year. Combine this with summer holidays where soaring temperatures are paired with days out and even longer trips away from home, and you’ll want to be reassured your car is well maintained and fit for the job. Get your free summer tyre check today#1 Get your air con checked (and regassed if needed)There's nothing that saps holiday enthusiasm faster than a car that can't keep its cool. On a long journey with restless kids in the back, keeping the car cool is as much about concentration and safety as it is about anyone's temper.