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Well its been a while since we have written a website article and lots have things have changed. But the one thing that hasn’t is the warm welcome and good service you will receive at Glamorgan Motors.
We are coming into the Winter months so don’t forget to pop down and get your car checked in readiness.
There are steps you can take now at home to see your car through this period of disuse.'
'The best way to keep the car battery in good order is to use a mains-powered battery maintainer. If this isn't possible, start the engine once a week and allow it to run for 15 minutes to allow the battery to charge.
'The age of the battery, how the car has been used and the temperature all affect its performance. Most modern cars with a fairly healthy battery should last at least two weeks without needing to be started up, but if there's any doubt about the condition of the battery, start it once a week just to be safe.
'If you keep your car in a garage, remember to pull it out into the open first; don't run the engine inside a garage, and never leave your car unattended with the engine running.'
'Sometimes when a car is parked up for an extended period with the parking brake on, the brakes can seize. To prevent this, release the parking brake and move the vehicle a short distance back and forth at the same time as running the engine.
'Don't leave the parking brake off unless the vehicle is on private land with the wheels securely chocked.'
'Electric and hybrid vehicles have 12-volt batteries, the same as conventional cars. However, they charge differently. Pressing the start button so the 'ready' light comes on will operate the charging system. Putting the car into 'ready' mode for 10 minutes once a week should keep the 12-volt battery topped up. Some electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can maintain their 12-volt batteries if they're plugged in to the mains charger, so drivers should check their vehicle handbook for details.'
Source: AA
I know where have we been. It has been an extremely busy summer and we have not found as much time as we would like to update our website.
That said we recognise that Winter is coming and therefore we have decided to offer WINTER CHECKS. We think that a Winter check is vital as plummeting temperatures and poor weather means the likelihood of breaking down is significantly increased without checks being undertaken.
Our winter check includes:
AntiFreeze - check and top-up (maximum 0.5 Litre)
Brakes - visual check, no wheels will be removed
Lights - visual check, bulbs are extra if required
Oil - check, top-up is extra
Tyres - visual check, no wheels removed
Washers - check and top-up
Water - check and top-up
Why do we check these:
Antifreeze prevents the water in your car engine from freezing in cold weather, making it critical for maintaining a well running engine and preventing breakdowns and failures. It also helps to stop corrosion and scale build-up all year round.
Brakes allow you to control the speed and stop your car.
Driving with broken or faulty lights is illegal - and dangerous!
Believe it or not, your car needs oil just as much as it needs petrol. Too much or too little can cause serious damage.
Tyre pressure can drop significantly in cold weather. Tyres that were at the right pressure or a little low during the summer can become dangerously underinflated in the winter. This can reduce your cars fuel consumption and increase tyre wear as well as resulting in poor or dangerous handling.
In wet weather, tyre tread grooves help to remove water between your tyres and the road surface so that your car can brake, steer and accelerate properly. Ensuring your tyres have adequate tread depth helps your car to perform properly in wet conditions.
When you're driving in bad weather, the last thing you want to worry about is poor visibility, therefore loads of screen wash are vital.
So why not get peace of mind and call us or e-mail today to book your check.
The cost is £20.00 plus VAT.
