{"id":342,"date":"2017-11-24T13:31:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T13:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gtservicecentre.com\/?p=60"},"modified":"2017-11-24T13:31:02","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T13:31:02","slug":"6-tips-winter-car-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gtservicecentre.com\/car-advice\/6-tips-winter-car-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips For Winter Car Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cold weather and difficult driving conditions mean than breakdowns, engine problems and road accidents are more likely to occur over the winter months. So it makes sense to take more care to ensure your car is in good enough condition to face the onslaught of rain, snow, ice and plummeting temperatures. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Car<\/a>The last thing you want is a breakdown in freezing weather. You also want to ensure that you and your family are safe on the roads this winter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 6 tips for keeping your car well-maintained over the long and cold winter months. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Battery<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

As temperatures drop, your battery is one of the first things to suffer. Lights and heating rely on the battery and can put greater strain on it during the colder, darker months. Get a battery check to ensure it\u2019s up to scratch. If it can\u2019t cope with winter, it will need to be replaced. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Tyres<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Over the winter it\u2019s essential to check the tyre pressure and ensure the tread depth is more than 3mm to cope with harsher road conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

An alternative is to get dedicated winter tyres fitted. They have more grip and perform better in snowy and icy conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Fluids<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You need to keep a keener eye on fluid levels over the winter:<\/span><\/p>\n