According to numerous reports from independent weather forecasters, we’re in for a fiercely cold few months which is why it’s critical that your car is ready to handle the treacherous roads.
James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said;
“We expect a switch to colder conditions with an early taste of winter for some as one or two wintry blasts make an appearance later this month.
“The jet stream is behaving erratically and showing signs of diving southwards over the next few weeks allowing the Polar vortex to sink over Britain.
“Parts of this winter are shaping up to be particularly harsh.
“We can’t expect Britain, yet again, to dodge the cold blasts which over the past few years have only hit America.”
Here are five tips for getting your car ready for the winter.
1. Winter Tyres
If the predictions are correct and the roads are set to be covered in snow and ice, it is critical that your tyres are ready to handle the conditions.
The best way to ensure your own safety and that of the other passengers in your car, is having winter tyres fitted to your car.
Winter tyres are designed to provide more grip on the road and deal with snow and ice.
To get free quotes for winter tyre fitting from garages in your area, click here now.
Winter Check
Garages offer a specialised ‘Winter Check’ service which you can have performed on your car. The following will be checked;
Exhaust System
Battery Condition
Wipers and Washers
Air Conditioning System
Antifreeze Coolant Strength and Level
Tyre Condition
Screen Wash
Brakes
Lights and Electrics
If your car has a problem with any of the parts or systems listed above, you and your passengers will be in danger if the roads become wet or icy so click here to get quotes from local garages for a winter check now.
3. Get an Aircon Regas
The air conditioning system in your car takes power directly from the engine and over time the refringent gas level will drop.
It is recommended that a car should have an aircon regas every two years so the air conditioning system works properly, whether that is to keep the car warm or cold.
The last thing you want is for the aircon in your car to struggle throughout the winter so make sure to get an aircon regas asap.
It is a quick and cheap service which could make a huge difference to your aircon so click here to get free estimates from garages in your area now.
4. Remember the Danger
Here is a fact; In icy conditions, it will take your car ten times longer to stop than it would on a dry road.
That is why it is critical to stay as alert as possible when you are driving, not just of your own actions but those of the other drivers on the road.
It would be advisable to leave earlier than usual in order to drive safely and at a slower pace than normal as the last thing you should do is rush on the road in bad conditions.
5. Prepare Properly
You never know what might happen on the road in difficult conditions so you should try to prepare for every eventuality.
During the winter of 2011/2012, a cold snap brought the entire country to a standstill as cars were left abandoned on the side of motorways. If you are planning on taking a long trip during heavy snowfall, pack additional warm clothing, food and water. It may sound dramatic, but you will thank us if you are unfortunate to find yourself in a difficult situation!
Remember, if you need an aircon regas, a winter check or winter tyres fitted, click on the links to get free estimates from the best local garages and protect yourself on the road this winter.
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