July 19, 2019

In our part 1 post about getting your vehicle ready for Winter motoring, we covered the battery, lights, windscreen and wipers.
Today we cover some more important items to keep you safe this Winter.

TYRES
As you have read in our previous tyre care blog, tyres are one of the most important parts of the car as it is all that is between us and the road.
Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated and have sufficient tread (no less then 1.5mm) across the whole tyre.  If you don’t have any tread, your tyres will not disperse the water on the road meaning the tyre cannot get grip and leave you sliding or unable to brake properly.

HEATERS
There will be nothing worse than jumping in your vehicle in the morning and being unable to warm up because your heater doesn’t work!! Make sure you check this is working and if not you should book into your local service centre.
You will also want to make sure you check the gas in your aircon for defrosting your windows in the morning.

PUT YOUR CAR UNDERCOVER
If possible it is better to have your car in a garage to stop any dampness rising from the lawn. Condensation can cause engine and ignition problems and also rust to your bonnet.
Having your car in the garage will also keep frost off your windscreen and windows.

These are just a few simple things you can do to keep your car in tip top shape over the winter period and save you from any expensive hassles in the long run.