Motoring - Prepare your car for winter

By Nadia Goldsmith

October is the perfect time to prepare your car for winter weather - so here are some useful tips to get you started this month. Invest in winter tyres Winter tyres work best at temperatures lower than 7 degrees Celsius, so are a wise investment for long winter months ahead. Indeed, they outperform conventional ‘summer’ tyres with improved traction, cornering grip and braking in unpredictable wintery conditions. Make sure to take time to check your tyres for tread life, wearing and sidewall cuts. If there are visible signs of extensive use, it is time for a change. Check the battery It’s worth checking on your car battery to ensure posts and cable-connections are corrosion-free, secured correctly and ensure fluid levels remain at the correct level. For detailed insights into the health of your car battery it may be worth booking your vehicle in with your trusted mechanic. Check fluids Look at your vehicle handbook to check the optimum oil viscosity you need in winter to avoid

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unnecessary thickening and clogging in the system. Ensure your oil level is sufficient and not running low to avoid preventable engine problems. Inspect all car lights Replace burned out bulbs and make sure plastic headlight covers are free from scratches or haze to avoid unwanted effects on the brightness of incoming headlights. This will help to avoid difficult driving conditions this winter. Build an emergency kit Shovel/spade, road flares, flashlight, extra batteries, tyre inflation kit, jumper cables or battery booster. Preparation is a must for safe winter motoring.

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