FREE WINTER HEALTH CHECK
At Specialist Cars Skoda we understand only to well what driving can be like with all the snow, wind and rain we have been encountering recently.
So far 2010 has proved to be quite a challenging year for the UK motorist. Freezing weather and snow covered roads have affected almost the entire country and so it is important that your Škoda is in tip top condition to help you through these difficult conditions.
We will be carrying out free winter health checks to help keep you motoring this winter. They will carry out a visual check on your Škoda’s battery, coolant, windscreen wipers and tyres – key components often affected by sub-zero temperatures.
Whether it’s gently falling snow, lashing rain or icy roads, winter can bring testing conditions for drivers. But forewarned is forearmed, and there’s plenty you can do to make winter driving safer and easier, even in the nastiest weather. Here are a few pointers.
STOP!
It’s stating the obvious, but when the sleet is horizontal or the snow is falling so fast, don’t drive unless you really have to. Terrible weather is one of the few occasions when putting things off till tomorrow – or whenever conditions improve – really is the best advice.
And don’t just think about the weather. What’s your condition? Winter ailments can leave you exhausted and sluggish. If you don’t feel like you can drive safely, don’t risk it. After all, the alternative – putting your feet up by the fire with a cup of something hot – isn’t so bad, is it?
IN THE WET...
Driving in heavy rain is difficult and can be treacherous, but only if you don’t heed a few simple precautions. For a start, slow down. The wetter the roads, the longer your breaking distance, and the heavier the rain, the worse your visibility. Either way, driving cautiously and leaving a good distance between you and the vehicle in front is the safest thing to do.
If there’s lots of surface water around, you could find the car losing grip, or aquaplaning. Don’t break or steer suddenly. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and slow down gently.
