HOW TO AVOID A WINTER BREAKDOWN It’s a busy time of year, we’re all rushing about, driving to the shops, school, work, seeing friends, family and going out. Your car is working hard to get you from A-B and no-one has time for a break down! Just a few simple checks will help you keep your car going this winter which you can do at home.
TYRE TREAD
Make sure your tyres are up for the conditions! If you’re not sure or would prefer us to do them, If they’re not, it will make stopping much harder stop by one of our garages for a free winter and more dangerous. check. Our top tips to keep your car going this winter: DE-ICER
Make sure you have some in your car for a quick and easy way to clear your screen.
Driving without good visibility could get you pulled over and a ticket issued from the police – plus it’s very risky! SCREENWASH
BATTERY
Your battery is being drained by lighting and heating, so make sure you get it to a garage to check the levels. If it gets too low, you’ll be left stranded – with no lights and heating. WIPERS
Turn your wipers off when you stop the car and get out, because if you don’t and your go back to a frozen car, you may break their motor when they try to go back on again!
You screen will get very dirty at this time of the year – so make sure your screenwash is topped up so that you can give it a clean when AIR CON the weather is affecting your visibility. It may sound strange, but use your heating on the air con setting – it will be more efficient. ICE SCRAPER If you have any vehicle concerns, just give us A very cheap thing to buy but very useful for a call to book in or swing by for a free winter cleaning both the front and back screens check. but also the side windows to maintain your peripheral vision. Don’t miss the wing mirrors too!
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