The festive season is magical, but unexpected car repairs can quickly turn Christmas cheer into money fears.
As you would prepare for festive fun, plan for winter hazards so you can avoid costly surprises that can throw Christmas budgets off track.
Follow our car maintenance checklist and check it twice so your Christmas travels are as merry as the season.
Car maintenance with 3-IN-ONE Degreaser Spray
To get started, arm yourself with your Degreaser Spray and:
- Clean your lights and number plate so you can see clearly and steer clear of fines.
- Clean your alloys and check that your tyre treads are prepared for the icy roads.
- For a more thorough clean, scrub your door jambs, exhaust pipe and engine bay.
Other car maintenance checks to remember
- Test your car battery
A fully charged battery will make sure you’re not held up on the side of the road on your way home for Christmas.
- Address dashboard alerts
Check your vehicle’s manual so you know what the warning signs mean and if you do get an alert, don’t be tempted to ignore these warning signs, take it to your nearest garage.
- Check fluid levels
Using your dipstick, test your engine oil to make sure the levels sit between the minimum and maximum. Top up your windscreen wash and engine coolant too!
- Test your brakes
Try your brakes with your engine off while moving. When stationary, press the brake down firmly with the engine off, you should feel resistance. When moving, do a slow-speed test and gently press the brake pedal and your vehicle should slow down without pulling to one side. Also, where it is safe to do so, try an emergency stop test at a moderate speed between 20-30mph.
- Look at your windscreen wipers – wipers in good condition won’t have tears or holes, and will clean your windscreen properly so you can see the snow that’s falling all around you.
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