- Foldable shovel - If you haven t felt the pain of being snowed in, you won t know how important having a shovel is. Nothing fun about trying to dig your car out of the snow with your hands.
- Foil blanket - These lightweight and compact blankets not only keep you warmer in very cold conditions, they also keep you protected against wind and rain! (Tinfoil is not a good substitute).
- De-icer - We live in the UK. Nuff said.
- Scraper - Credit cards work fine...until they snap. Best off investing in the real deal!
- Water and non-perishable snacks - Snacks in the car are a must most of the time but it s worth making sure you have something to eat and drink in case the worst happens and you can t leave the car because it s just TOO COLD.
- Phone Charger - How are you going to update your status if your phone is dead? Oh and call for assistance if you need it.
- Torch - Thanks to daylight savings time and other earthly phenomena, we get less hours of light during the winter so equip yourself with a torch (and don t forget batteries if it takes them!).
- Gloves, hat and scarf - Pretty self-explanatory but always better to double check that you have warm clothing in the car.
- Rock Salt - Great to have this in the car if you get into a pickle with icy roads. Sprinkle rock salt and it should help melt the ice so you can be on your way!
- First Aid Kit - We would always recommend having a first aid kit in the car, just in case but even more so in the winter. It s always good to be prepared!
If you are a little strapped for time, why not let us do the hard work for you?
For just £34.99 (incl. VAT) you can book a Winter Health Check with us. What it includes:
- First, our technicians will thoroughly examine your vehicle s steering, brakes, exhaust, suspension and tyres. We ll then check oil, coolant and fluid levels, topping up if necessary.
- Low light levels and murky conditions are the norm during winter months, so we ll also make sure your windscreen wipers and lights are in good condition.
- When the check s complete, we ll present you with a report highlighting any issues that may need attention. We ll also give you a free winter driving pack. This includes six screen wash tablets, plus an ice scraper, a screen demist pad, a headlight sponge, 600ml de-icer, touchscreen gloves and traction mats!
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