ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER?
To get you ready for winter at PR Motors we are offering a FREE winter check for your vehicles.
This check consists of:
Brakes
| We check your brake pads for wear and advise you if they need changing. |
Battery check
| Batteries only last approximately 2/3 years, and without one you could be stranded.
We test and report on the battery strength. |
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Fluid top up
Coolant – anti freeze
Brake fluid
Screenwash
Engine oil
Tyres
| The minimum legal tread level is 1.6mm. During winter it’s advisable to have 3mm of tread on your tyres to help with traction and grip.
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We check the all pressures and tread, including your spare.
Lights – electrics
All external lights – headlamps, sidelights, indication lights
Horn wipers and washer
Hints and tips
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Demist your windscreen quickly:
- Start the heater off on cold and direct at the windscreen and windows, slowly increase the temperature
- Turn on air conditioning to keep the atmosphere dry
- If you have no air conditioning, open windows
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Driving in snow or ice
- Avoid harsh braking and acceleration, or sharp steering.
- Always reduce your speed smoothly and in plenty of time on slippery surfaces.
- Slow down in plenty of time before bends and corners.
- To slow down on ice and snow, lift the gas early to allow the speed to drop sufficiently to select a lower gear. If you need to use the brakes, use very gentle pressure depressing the clutch early to avoid stalling the engine.
- Increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front. You may need up to TEN TIMES the normal distance for braking.
- In snow, stop frequently to clean the windows, wheel arches, lights and number plates. Visibility will probably be reduced, so use dipped headlights.
Driving in Rain
- Rain reduces your ability to see and greatly increases the distance required to slow down and stop.
- Remember that you will need about TWICE your normal braking distance.
- Use windscreen wipers, washers and dipped headlights; drive smoothly and plan your manoeuvres in plenty of time.
Driving in fog
- Reduce speed and keep it down
- Switch on headlights and fog lamps if visibility is reduced.
- If you can see the vehicles to your rear, the drivers behind can see you – switch off your rear fog lamps to avoid dazzling them.
- Use the demister and windscreen wipers.
Emergency Kit
When extreme weather is possible, keep an emergency kit in your car, especially if you’re going on a long journey
- Tow rope
- A shovel
- Wellington boots
- A hazard warning triangle
- De-icing equipment
- First aid kit
- A working torch
- A blanket
- Warm clothes
- Emergency Rations (including hot drink in a flask – non-alcoholic, of course)
- Mobile Phone (fully charged)
We’re of course always more than happy to give advice or further detail on any of these things….