Prevent your Car from Biting the Dust in Winter

Winter is when cars most often produce those unexpected problems, but with a careful bit of preparation you can prevent your vehicle from biting the dust at the coldest time of the year. That especially applies if your motor is a little older and not in its mechanical prime, although all cars regardless of their condition should be prepared for winter.

Before the cold and wet arrives make sure you do some simple maintenance, or if you are unsure about how to do that take your vehicle to a garage and ask them to perform the following:

• Change your antifreeze at least every two years. In winter the ideal coolant mix is 50% anti-freeze to 50% of water. Antifreeze costs very little but a new engine costs considerably more; preventing freezing will reduce the possibility of a cracked engine block and the need for expensive replacement.


• Check the tread on all your tyres. The legal minimum is 1.6mm although in winter the AA recommends a tread of at least 3mm for sufficient grip in wet weather. The lower the tread, the longer the stopping distance required when wet, so ideally tyres should be replaced well before getting to the absolute minimum, especially if that is just before winter.


• Ensure that your windscreen wipers are capable of doing the job as clear vision is important, especially in inclement weather. Check your blades for wear and tear, and if necessary replace them.


• As well as being able to see, being seen is equally important so check all your bulbs; side lights, headlights, break lights, tail lights and indicators and replace any that do not work.

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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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