Buy Car Parts Now to Cut the Cost of Christmas Car Breakdowns
• Buying a spare battery now will save you money and keep your car on the road in the winter months • Winter motoring tips for leading car part website Monday: 20th December, 2010: Cars are more likely to break down in the winter months as car parts have to work harder to operate in cold weather. With the UK brought to a standstill and weather forecasters predicting another cold spell, bringing with it icy roads and snow – just in time for Christmas – leading car parts website 247spares.co.uk urges all motorists to think about what car parts they may need to replace now and not wait until their car breaks down before ordering car parts. Alex Khan, Communications Director at 247Spares.co.uk explains; “The cold weather we are experiencing at present puts massive additional strain on car parts, with items such as car batteries, radiator car parts and even windscreen wipers increasingly breaking down due to wear and tear.” “But with a little bit of planning it is possible for motorists to keep their cars on the road during the cold snap by performing some simple motoring DIY, or by ordering replacement car parts now if you suspect your car may run into difficulty in the cold weather. “Purchasing a replacement car battery for example to keep as a spare is a good way to ensure that your car will stay on the road during a cold winter morning. If car parts are bought in advance online you can save a considerable amount of money now compared to visiting a local garage or dealership. “Also, buying now means you can save money on VAT, which is going up in January.” 247 Spares is the fastest growing car parts network in the UK, operating in 180 locations, with an inventory in excess of 9 million, including over 90,000 dismantled cars ranging from 1985 to the present day. 247 Spares has put together the following car maintenance tips for winter driving: • Check your brakes work properly, particularly in wet and cold conditions and make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid. • Make sure your tyre tread is good enough for winter driving and ensure that your tyre pressure is correct. • Check your lights – faulty headlights, brakelights and fog lights can be dangerous when driving in adverse weather conditions. If your lights don’t work, buy new ones immediately. • Always make sure the windscreen is clean and clear, and that there is plenty of screenwash – check your wipers work properly too, if not buy replacements. • Winter mornings can cause problems with older car batteries so if your car battery is old, think about buying a replacement. • Patch up any leaks: Looking under your car after it has been parked for a few hours will typically let you know if your car has any leaks. If there are leaks, either look at how you can patch it up or look for the cheap car parts you need online to make the necessary repairs. Notes: For more information visit: www.247spares.co.uk Contact: Dale Lovell, Search News Media on 01753 859 588 / 0779 1414 681. E-mail: dlovell@searchnewsmedia.co.uk
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