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Peugeot app makes life easier

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Peugeot is offering its customers a free app to control all vehicle-related services from just one device. As the world becomes increasingly digitalised, the smartphone has become an essential accessory, and the automotive industry is no exception.

As technology has evolved, consumer behaviours and expectations have evolved with it. In order to meet the changing needs of its customers, Peugeot developed the MYPEUGEOT app.  The app provides a multitude of helpful features that enable customers to stay connected with their vehicles, anytime and anywhere.

Free of charge and available on iOS and Android, the app makes it possible to manage all vehicle-related services from one device. Customers can easily access driving statistics, make appointments with their local retailer, view all vehicle documentation and sort and label journeys. It also includes services dedicated to plug-in HYBRID and electric vehicles.

The app also enables customers to manage the maintenance of their vehicles. With a single click, they can access their car’s full service logbook (from Q2 2021), plan for the next maintenance, schedule the next appointments and download their handbook directly to the app. Customers can easily get in touch with the Peugeot network, thanks to online appointment scheduling and the Peugeot Assistance service. 

MYPEUGEOT also includes features dedicated to plug-in Hybrid and electric vehicles. Thanks to the e-Remote control service, once a customer’s vehicle is connected to a charging station, they can manage the charging directly from their smartphone. This allows users to start charging at a time that suits them, or that offers them the best charging tariffs.

The user can also monitor the charging speed and the remaining charging time in real time. When the car is fully charged, or if the charging is interrupted, the customer is alerted through the application

This same service allows the temperature on-board to be pre-heated or pre-cooled, so that customers can set off on journeys in comfortable conditions. This feature is accessible whether the car is plugged in or not (depending on traction battery charge level). 

Customers can also consult the MYPEUGEOT app for assistance with the touchscreen, to update the multimedia system and to identify lights on the dashboard and their meanings.  The app also provides access to the latest news from the brand, including special offers, competitions and automotive events.

For information visit the Peugeot UK website

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Megan’s Story a warning to all to be vigilant

On February 20 last year, 22-year-old Megan Byrne was travelling to her hometown in her car. She had been staying with her boyfriend in Manchester and was on her way to visit some friends for lunch, and then see her mum. Megan had just qualified as a primary school teacher, and this week was half-term.

The weather on Elton Road at Belthorn was poor, with high winds, sleet and rain. As Megan approached a left-hand bend, she lost control of her car, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided with a large family car. Emergency services, including Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Lancashire Constabulary were in attendance but the impact of the crash was so severe Megan died at the scene.

Police collision investigators confirmed that Megan was driving within the speed limit and was wearing a seat belt at the time. However, two of the tyres on Megan’s car were underinflated, a major contributory factor in the crash. 

Megan’s tragic story highlights the importance of tyre safety checks and shows how driving with underinflated tyres can have catastrophic consequences. Tyres are a vehicle’s only contact point with the road, and need to be in good, roadworthy condition. 

Megan’s mum, Joanne, said: “We wanted to share Megan’s story as we certainly don’t want anyone else to go through what we have. It has taught me a lesson to check my tyres as I never used to do it – it’s such a shame that Megan has had to pass away for me to realise that.”

John, Megan’s dad, said: “She had a fantastic spirit about her – Megan would light up a room. We all miss her terribly. My advice is, don’t rely on your car’s tech. Go to all four corners of your car, get down, put a pressure gauge on it, and check it.”

Stuart Jackson, TyreSafe chairman, said: “Megan’s story truly is a tyre safety tragedy. Neither she nor the other driver involved were doing anything wrong or breaking any laws, but Megan’s car’s tyres were seriously underinflated, a major contributory factor in this truly awful incident. Please, watch the video of her story and interview with John and Joanne, share it and take heed of its potentially life-saving message.” 

Lancashire Road Safety Partnership worked with TyreSafe to produce a tribute to Megan Byrne and her tragic story, which can be found at tyresafe.org

Remember to ACT – don’t ignore your tyres, check:

  • Air pressure: Use an accurate tyre pressure gauge to check tyres’ air pressure is at the recommended settings. Check the vehicles owner’s handbook or fuel filler cap.
  • Condition: Lumps or bulges in a tyre may indicate internal damage and increase the risk of a catastrophic failure. If these, or cuts and cracks, are found while checking a tyre, the tyre may need replacing and professional advice should be sought.
  • Tread depth: Tread depth should be checked with an accurate gauge to ensure it is above the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm. If you don’t have an accurate tread depth gauge, a 20p can be used as a guide to how close your tread is to the limit if you don’t have a tread depth gauge available.

http://www.lancsroadsafety.co.uk