Be Proactive Rather Than Reactive With Your Car*

There is no denying that we live in an expensive time. We work a lot but for most of us, we still don’t make a lot. Very few people replace things that aren’t broken, we live in the day and age of you keep it running until it falls apart. This is very true when it comes to your car. But did you know, it could work out more expensive to leave your car problems until they’re completely broken?

This winter why not try and be more proactive rather than reactive when it comes to your car, because lets face it, the winter is the one time you really don’t want to have car problems. As someone who does a lot of walking, you don’t want to battle that cold icy wind and driving rain if you have a car outside your house!

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So here are a few things you can consider getting looked at, sooner rather than later;

That Chip in the Wind Screen
A tiny chip in the wind screen may seem insignificant when it happens, but if you leave it until there is a huge crack in your screen and it gets to the point you can’t drive it, you’ll be kicking yourself. It’s in the winter that a chip is more likely to turn into a crack due to the freezing sub-zero temperatures during the night and the warmer days. That mixture of hot and cold will cause the glass to expand and contract turning a tiny chip into a huge crack.

Get The Brakes Checked
Driving on icy roads can be terrifying, but it can be made even worse if your breaks aren’t performing as they should be. Believe me, I know. Long before LM was born, my other half and I were doing a night drive when a car skidded in front of us on black ice, he needed to perform a handbrake turn to swerve out the way. If his brakes hadn’t been in brilliant condition that could have all gone horribly wrong. For highly reliable and guaranteed car brakes fitting service in Dundee visit Fife Autocentre’s nearest branch or book your service online for free.

Switch to Winter Tread Tires
I honestly had no idea that there were different tires aside from sizes. A few years ago my dad taught my sister and I about the different tires needed for different terrains, including tires to survive in snowy conditions and on icy roads. Although it seems like a big expense at the time, not only could they mean you’re travelling safely, but they’re better for the car and could save you money in the long run, especially if you live in an area that is prone to ice and snow.

Although it could save you money in the long run, ensuring you have these three points looked at by a reputable garage could also keep you safe while driving this winter and the cost of lives is much higher than the cost of replacing your car.