Car Winter Checks
Few things you need to check to Winterise Your Vehicle. Most unwanted thing to any driver break down in cold, harsh winter weather. According to AA ‘’ On the 2nd December last year, the AA reported attending to an average of 1,150 breakdowns every hour.’’ So doing the winter checks on car is the best idea to avoid any unwanted big expenses.
If you’re due for a tune-up, have it done before winter sets in. Winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling.
Battery and charging system
Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. Cold weather is hard on batteries and alternator.
Radiator
Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system. As a general rule of thumb, this should be done every two years.
Visibility Check
Make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly. Consider winter wiper blades and use cold weather washer fluid. As a general rule, wiper blades should be replaced every six months.
Tyre Check
Check the tyre tread depth and the tyre pressure. If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider to use special tires designed for winter. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly.
Braking System
Have the brakes checked. Without any doubt braking system is the vehicle’s most important safety item.
Exhaust system
Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be very dangerous during cold weather driving when windows are closed.