01/11/2024
Is your vehicle ready for the winter weather?
Simple checks you can do to prepare your car for the winter.
* Headlight & brake light check - Ensure all lights are working properly, are aligned correctly and are clean and clear.
* Wiper blade condition check – If the wiper blades are damaged this can make it difficult for them to dispense the water from your windscreen when driving in the rain, obscuring your visibility.
* Battery health check – check the battery's charge, the general condition and the terminal mountings allowing us to identify any underlying issues.
* Tyre depth check – As well as being vital for the safety of you and other road users, ensuring the tread depth is above 1.6mm is a legal requirement in the UK. Failure to comply could cost you £2,500 per tyre and three points on your licence. Also check your tyres are set at the correct pressure. This increases the lifespan of your tyres & improves fuel consumption.
* Oil level - check your car’s oil level to ensure there is a sufficient amount.
* Screenwash top up – top up the screen wash to help keep your windscreen free from dirt and grime.
* AdBlue & Coolant Check - Coolant and antifreeze is actually the same thing and provides the dual purpose of ensuring liquids do not freeze and crack the radiator in winter, while also making sure the radiator does not overheat in the summer. If you run out of AdBlue when driving, the engine’s performance will be reduced to limit the emissions.
We can provide all these checks for free to ensure your car is winter ready. Call us now to book you in.
