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There are some simple checks you
should carry out before winter sets in
to make sure your car is ready. Some
of them are simple and you can do
at home, some you must take to a
mechanic to perform.
Check with your local garage as some
of them may be able to give your car
a winter check over for a small cost or
even for free!
1. Battery
• Voltage output (13.7V to 14.7V
with engine running)
• Charging capacity (12.6V or above
with engine off)
2. Brakes
• Pad/shoe wear (get your garage to
check)
• Disc/Drum condition (get your
garage to check)
3. Coolant/Antifreeze
• Level (check your owner manual)
• Strength (get your garage to
check)
• Engine Oil
• Level (check your owner manual)
4. Engine Oil
• Level (check your owner manual)
5. Exhaust
• Noise (has the noise output
changed recently?)
• Excessive smoke (run the engine
and check for smoke)
6. Exterior Lights
• Indicators (front/rear/sides)
• Headlights (dipped/full beam)
• Sidelights (front/rear)
• Reversing
• Number plate lights
• Brake lights
• Fog lights (more common in winter
months)
10 POINT WINTER CHECK