Motorists! Give the ‘Big Freeze’ the cold shoulder

Motorists! Give the ‘Big Freeze’ the cold shoulder The Big Freeze is causing mayhem in the UK and there is a prospect of a long winter ahead for motorists. Snowy and icy roads, and the salty grit aimed at making driving conditions safer can all take their toll on vehicles. Being properly prepared is essential but time and time again drivers neglect making simple everyday checks to ensure their vehicles are geared up to tackle winter driving. Why check my car now? Christmas and New Year is an expensive time. Making sure your car is prepared for winter motoring conditions can help prevent being hit in the pocket even more due to potentially costly breakdowns. What if I don’t? You could end up with a host of problems. Driving with incorrect tyre pressures and worn tyres on slippery roads can make you a danger to yourself as well as other road users. Making sure you have clear visibility is also vital so topping up the windscreen washer bottle is essential. If you don’t have enough antifreeze your engine won’t be protected from driving in lower temperatures and can again lead to costly repairs. So what’s the answer? The Good Garage Scheme’s comprehensive 20-point Winter Check is the ideal solution to help you give the ‘Big Freeze’ the cold shoulder this winter by ensuring your vehicle is in top condition. The essential winter motoring package includes checking: • The condition and levels of antifreeze • Tyre condition • Engine oil • Brakes • Windscreens • Wipers and lights It is also recommended that coolant systems are drained and cleansed thoroughly using a Cooling System Flush, designed to remove rust and limescale build up. With these contaminants removed, the coolant will perform more efficiently and will flow freely throughout the system. After flushing, the system can be refilled with fresh coolant plus a Cooling System Conditioner. This important additive ensures efficient operation of the system by preventing further corrosion and erosion, overheating and scale formation. What if something goes wrong? Simply logon to www.goodgaragescheme.com and type in your postcode to find your nearest Good Garage Scheme member garage or download the new free Good Garage Scheme iPhone app.

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