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Autumn Car Care Tips

It’s common knowledge to most sensible road users that a few checks need to be carried out before we embark on a longer journey than usual. However, whilst the standard tyre pressure and fluid level checks are important, there’s more we can do as car owners to stay safe on the road and enjoy each journey.

Use Season Appropriate Windscreen Washer Fluid

Step into any supermarket and you’ll usually notice deals on ‘winter’ or ‘summer’ screen wash at different times of year. Contrary to what you may believe however, this isn’t just a marketing gimmick. Different seasons post temperature and climate changes which can affect how well certain screenwashes perform. Whilst Autumn brings us rain and cold, we’re also blessed with some gloriously sunny (yet still cold) days too. Because of these quick climate changes, yesterdays rain can soon become today’s windscreen stain, and so it’s a good idea to opt for a screenwash with rain repellent technology. You’ll also want to be wary about using your summer screenwash as the temperature drops, it may be able to freeze at a higher temperature than a winter or ‘all season’ screenwash. If you do plan on using an all season screenwash, make sure that it lowest performance temperature is suitable for your climate.

Stay Safe in the Sun

Make sure you always have a spare pair of sunglasses on your person or in your glove compartment if you are planning to drive. The Autumn sun can be very bright and often catch you off guard. Remember to consider other road users too. Some drivers and pedestrians may not be able to see you at certain junctions or bends if their view is restricted by the low Autumnal sun. Avoid windscreen glare by keeping your windscreen as clean as possible both inside and out. Your screen wash should do the job on the outside, so make sure the levels are always topped up. For the inside of your windscreen a microfiber cloth will banish any streaks.

Watch Out for Wildlife

The amount of car and deer collisions peaks during the autumn. The combination of an increase in dawn and dusk driving (when deer are most active) and deer mating season means there’s an increased risk of colliding with a stag. Don’t ignore Deer warning signs, drive with extra caution on winding country lanes and if you do spot a deer, even if it is in the distance, make sure you slow down.

Keep it Fresh

If you’ve noticed your car is smelling a little fusty this autumn, this could be down to it’s air filter. Car air filters can be both cleaned and replaced to get your car smelling fresh in no time. If your car filter doesn’t need replacing and you still think it needs a freshen up, every once in a while, make it a habit to open your cars windows on a dry day. Pumping the heating full blast keeps the car toasty, but fresh air can’t circulate properly and can cause bad odours to become trapped.

At the Towing Centre we also have a range of accessories perfect for frequent road users. From cycle carriers, roof boxes and roof bars to trailers and trailer hire, we have everything you need to carry cargo safely and securely on the road.
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