Winter Driving Advice

If you're heading out on the roads during the winter months, make sure you stay safe and avoid a breakdown whenever you can.

Driving in the winter can be difficult no matter how experienced a driver you are, especially when there's snow and ice to contend with. We've put together a simple guide to make sure you always stay safe during the winter months.

Take your time

Before you set off on your winter journey, you need to make sure you leave extra time to deal with any snow or ice that might be on the roads. Take the time to plan your journey, and choose roads that will be cleared and gritted for safety. Main roads tend to be cleared faster, so adjust your journey accordingly before you head out.

Driving on snow and ice is no joke, so make sure you take your time on the roads to avoid an accident.

Clear your windows

Before you do anything else, you need to make sure your car is ready for driving on the winter roads. Clear snow and condensation off the windscreen and windows before you start driving, and defrost your windscreen if necessary.

Don't forget to clear your lights too, as these are very useful during the cold and dark winter nights.

Check your tyres

During the winter months, the pressure in your tyres can drop and this can lead to punctures or reduced grip when you're navigating particularly slippy parts of the road. Check your tyre pressure regularly during the winter months to avoid breaking down on your journey.

If you have any questions about your tyre pressure and what it means for your vehicle, you can contact us for 24/7 advice and support.

Make sure you are visible

If you're out driving after a Christmas party or you're heading to work early in the morning, it is bound to be dark and frosty. This can lead to poor visibility, so you need to make sure you can be seen by all the other cars and vehicles out on the road.

Pop on your car lights straight away and remember to clean them after driving on particularly snowy or dirty roads.

Choose the right tyres for the job

During the winter months, you need to be able to grip the road, and your tyre tread depth is an important part of this. For winter, your tyres should have at least 3mm tread depth. Buy a set of winter tyres for months with cold and wet conditions to avoid the cost of breaking down when the temperature drops.

Here at Your New Tyres we have a fantastic range of affordable and trusted tyres, and we can replace your tyres whether you're at home or you're stuck on the road. Our mobile tyre fitting service offers quick and efficient tyre repairs or replacement in any conditions, to make sure you are always safe on the winter roads.

Make sure to follow our simple tips to avoid an accident or breakdown this winter! We all need to look out for ourselves and other drivers, and we want to make sure everyone gets home safely during the colder months.

If you want to find out more about our wide selection of tyre fitting and repair services, please call us now to arrange your tyre replacement today.

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