If you need to help people, first you have to reach them…

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If you need to help people, first you have to reach them...

We provide all-terrain logistic support to the emergency and essential services to allow them to help people in times of need

Emergency Transport Service

We can provide emergency transport for the emergency and essential services in severe weather.

Volunteer with us!

We have roles for driving and non-driving volunteers across the county

Event Support

We can provide 4x4 vehicle support for setting up and marshalling charitable events

Northants 4x4 Response vehicle and volunteer

Teamwork

Our volunteers work alongside those those from other organisations, supporting the county when it's needed most.

Current Status: Stood Down

Our Supporters

We would like to thank our supporters and partners, without whom we would not be able to operate.

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4×4 Response UK

Northants 4×4 Response is part of 4×4 Response UK; a network of 30 voluntary teams that cover most parts of the UK and Isle of Man, supporting the emergency and essential services in times of need, day or night, every day of the year.

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Roads are slushy in places today, but generally OK

Roads are slushy in places today, but generally OK. Drive to the conditions, leave extra space from the vehicle in front and expect deep puddles and standing water.

With the current wintry weather we’re moving to

With the current wintry weather we’re moving to an elevated status in case we’re required to respond.

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A cold day, but still time to train for members of

A cold day, but still time to train for members of our water team. Even with drysuits, thermals and other PPE the cold still got through: hot drinks and warm showers all-round.

Thank you to Middle Nene Sailing Club for use of its facilities.

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This weekend we’re helping our friends @cransley

This weekend we’re helping our friends @cransleyhospice with their #christmastree #recycling. Our volunteers are collecting trees around the #kettering and #wellingborough areas, and taking them to be chipped for use elsewhere.

Thank you to everyone who came along to this year’s fantastic bonfire and fireworks evening in #Corby and left us a donation - we really appreciate it. Hope you had great time 🎇

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Finally for today, if you need to be rescued you m

Finally for today, if you need to be rescued you may need to use your front or rear towing eye. Some are fixed, others screw-in.

Check where yours are and how to fit them. Screw-in eyes are often kept in the boot with the locking wheel nut key.

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As it gets dark, check your lights are clean and w

As it gets dark, check your lights are clean and working properly. They’re to help you see and to be seen: in poor weather, if you’re using your wipers you probably should be using dipped headlights too.

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Still on tyres, if you have locking wheelnuts chec

Still on tyres, if you have locking wheelnuts check where the key is kept as you’ll need it if you have a puncture or need to replace them.

They’re normally in the boot: make sure yours is in the car and not left at home!

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Fuel is expensive at the moment, and if your tyres

Fuel is expensive at the moment, and if your tyres aren’t correctly inflated you could be using more fuel than necessary.

Take a few minutes to check and adjust the pressures: they’ll often be shown in a sticker by the doors or in the handbook.

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It might be hidden away, but don’t forget to che

It might be hidden away, but don’t forget to check your spare tyre and toolkit (if you have them), or repair kit, regularly so it’s ready too use if needed. Check the handbook now so you know how to jack up the car or use the repair kit.

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On the subject of tyres, check them for cuts or bu

On the subject of tyres, check them for cuts or bulges, or anything stuck in them (nails, screws etc.). A damaged tyre can fail without warning causing loss of control and leave you needing to fit your spare or call for help at the roadside.

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Your tyres are the only thing keeping you on the r

Your tyres are the only thing keeping you on the road, so look after them. As the tread wears, tyres become less effective in wet conditions. Check the depth regularly: a bald tyre also means a fine and points on your licence!

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