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Without proper preparation, the colder weather can damage your car. This guide will assist you in readying your vehicle to withstand winter’s harsh elements. By ensuring each of these factors is checked and up to date, you will be able to drive with confidence during the colder months.
Coolant And Antifreeze
It’s crucial that you keep your coolant and antifreeze levels topped up regularly. To check your coolant level, look under the bonnet for the usually white coolant reservoir. Use the external markings on the reservoir to determine if a top-up is needed. Antifreeze prevents the coolant’s water from freezing, so maintaining the correct levels is important for the health of your car.
Tyres
Regularly inspecting your tyres every few weeks during winter is advisable to prevent damage. Temperature fluctuations can cause the rubber in tyres to expand, leading to splitting or changes in tyre pressure. The type of tyre is also crucial, especially for driving on snow and ice. Tyre2you offers a range of winter tyres suitable for all types of conditions.
Brakes
It’s best to have your brakes checked by an expert at your regular garage, especially during the winter months. Properly functioning brakes are crucial due to the increased stopping distance on icy roads. If your car pulls to one side, or the brakes feel spongy and emit strange noises, this could indicate a problem. Have them inspected promptly.
Essential Gear
To stay safe while out driving, there are plenty of things you can keep in your car. All will help in dealing with a variety of situations you may find yourself in.
- Ice Scraper – If your window becomes covered in ice and frost this can easily remove it to ensure you can continue driving safely.
- Jump Leads – If the battery in your vehicle fails, they will be able to recharge it.
- Torch – If you find yourself out of your vehicle on a dark winter’s night, a torch will allow you to see what it is you are looking at.
- Blankets – If you do break down on the side of the road, it’s best to have an extra layer to keep yourself warm while you wait for help.
- Phone Charger – If you need to call for help, having your phone fully charged at all times is crucial.
Wheel alignment
Proper wheel alignment is one thing that plays a vital role, especially in the winter. In fact, wheel alignment affects fuel efficiency, tyre wear, tyre performance, handling and manoeuvrability. So get booked in and checked over at our warminster or radstock branch.
Radstock Tyre 2 You Depot
Tyres 2 You Unit
Wellsway works
Wells Road
Radstock BA3 3RZ
Mon - 8.30 – 17.30
Tue - 8.30 – 17.30
Wed - 8.30 – 17.30
Thu - 8.30 – 17.30
Fri - 8.30 – 17.30
Sat - 8.30 – 14:00
Sun – Closed
Warminster tyre2you depot
Unit 10 Space2work Warminster
Furnax Lane
Warminster
BA12 8PE
Mobile Tyre fitting - Open 24/7