**Stay Safe on Welsh Roads This Winter!** ❄️🚗
The chill is here, and large parts of Wales are seeing a Yellow weather warning for ice. To keep yourself safe and sound on the road, a few car checks are crucial as the frosty temperatures settle in.
**Here’s what you need to know:**
✔️ **Boost Your Tyre Tread:** While the legal minimum is 1.66mm, aim for 3mm to handle those slippery roads with ease. Better grip = safer journeys!
✔️ **Mind Your Tyre Pressure:** Cold weather can drop your tyre pressures, affecting safety and fuel economy. Quick pressure checks can make a world of difference.
✔️ **Battery Health is Key:** Batteries often fail in the cold. If yours is over four years old, test or replace it to avoid breakdowns.
✔️ **Antifreeze and Fluids Check:** Keep your engine safe from winter chills by topping up with a 50/50 coolant-antifreeze mix. Plus, dirty roads mean more screenwash usage, so always have some handy!
✔️ **Pack a Winter Kit:** Blankets, a torch, shovel, snacks, water, and a hi-vis vest could be lifesavers if you’re stranded.
✔️ **Light Up and Stay Visible:** Clean, bright, functional lights are a must in darker winter months. Regularly check and carry spare bulbs to steer clear of MOT fails or unfortunate stops.
✔️ **Safe Windscreen De-icing:** Avoid using boiling water to defrost windscreens. Opt for a scraper, de-icer spray, or warm up your car gently.
Attribute these tips to motoring expert Andy Watt, who stresses that a few minutes of preparation can significantly cut down the risk of accidents and breakdowns. Drive safely and let’s beat the winter freeze together! 🥶✨
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