Get Your Car Ready For Winter

Even if you live in a mild climate, there is certain safety and comfort aspects of your car that you will want to take care of as winter dawns upon us.

If you live in an area that experiences snow, ice, fog and lots of rain in the winter, make absolutely sure your car has the appropriate tires. We cannot stress enough the need for chains in snow and perfect treads in rain, sleet or ice.Car tires are the most important safety feature for your winter driving but also check other parts of your car and get anything that needs attention repaired at the end of the summer, so you will be ready when the winter comes.

In the winter you need heat even if your car is old ensure that it warms up quickly having some heat in the winter is better than having none. It will make a difference to your steamy windows too, so your heat working is a safety issue too.

Make sure that your windscreen wipers work and that the rubber doesn’t squeak. If you live in England then get on this, we all know it rains everyday and that squeak will get into your bones and when you are on the motorway in pouring rain that will be when that warning squeak turns into a frayed wiper leaving you stranded.

Do the right thing for your car and buy some antifreeze. Do not scrimp on it put the right amount in your radiator not just a drop to top up your radiator.

Nights and even days are darker in winter so there is much more reason to be sure that your light work. Include your fog lights in your monthly light check and carry a full set of spare bulbs and fuses, so you never end up travelling without a full set of working lights.

Put some blankets in the boot of your vehicle it is important to have emergency supplies when you are making a long journey. Not only can a blanket keep you warm if you get marooned or your heating breaks down you can also utilise blankets to get you out of difficulty. In snow a blanket in front of your tyres can supply you with enough grip for you to get moving again.

General engine upkeep is important all year, but especially important during the winter. Make sure your car is in good working order and that you have breakdown cover particularly if your car is unreliable, nobody wants to stand in the December rain or snow trying to hitch a lift.

Change the oil on a regular basis and confirm that you have got enough water in your radiator. Being prepared for winter is easy, kit out your auto as soon as you can.

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