December is here, which means—even though we may not have seen the worst of it quite yet— freezing temperatures are well on their way! A breakdown is the last thing you want to deal with just before setting off on the exciting drive home for Christmas. We’ve got you covered with everything you need, to remain firmly in the driver’s seat no matter what the weather throws your way.
Our 3 top tips:
Tyres
When it comes to staying safe on the roads —there’s nothing as important as keeping a close eye on your tyres. Never set off on a long journey without checking tyre pressure and filling up if necessary. Low pressure dangerously affects braking distances and makes a car harder to steer which is only exacerbated by the crazy temperature swings we see in the winter.
Battery
Another area you can’t afford to overlook is your car battery. The AA say that battery faults are the most common cause of breakdowns in the UK! The key to keeping it under control is super simple— just start your engine as regularly as you can and if it’s around or below freezing, start it daily.
Air-conditioning
You might think that working air-conditioning is the least of your worries during winter in Yorkshire, but it’s actually an essential part of the windscreen demisting process— without which you wouldn’t be able to see a thing! As the weather gets colder, your windows are more likely to fog up, so unless you want to spend your mornings wiping down your windshield manually, it is important to keep your air conditioning system in good working order.
If you do come across any problems that you can’t sort out, check out our list of trusted traders who are sure to offer you the best service around.
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