Getting Your Volvo or Toyota Ready For Winter

The blog this week is about how to ensure that your Volvo or Toyota is in tip top condition ready for the harsher British winter.  Everyone is trying to save money at the moment, interest rates are rising, fuel bills are rising, food costs are soaring, insurance costs are rising etc so when it comes to owning a car, we need all the help we can get to keep costs down. Read on to find out more:

Winter can be a hard season for your Volvo or Toyota but planning ahead can mean the difference between getting home safely and in once piece or being stuck by the roadside waiting for breakdown assistance. So we have put together a little checklist for you – some things you can do yourself at home and other things may need the assistance of your independent garage.

1)   Check your screen wash regularly – you will be using it a lot more often during the winter – especially when the grit is dispersed on our roads. Use screen wash and not just water to prevent it from freezing.

2)   Make sure that your wiper blades are in good condition – if there are any signs of perishing get some new ones.

3)   Check all your lights regularly and change any bulbs that need replacing straight away – you will be using your lights way more during the winter to see and to be seen. Make sure that you clean them regularly too as dirt will build up very quickly during the winter.

4)   Check your tyres at least fortnightly for tread depth and also for your tyre pressures – we have written many blogs on tyre health so if you are unsure what to do check back or pop in for a chat.

5)   Coolant (or antifreeze) is vital so make sure that you are checking the levels weekly/fortnightly and top up when necessary.

6)   Batteries can be weakened by up to 35% during the winter. If you have been having any problems starting your car or notice things like lights dimming etc then please pop in so we can take a look.

7)   When did you last check your brakes? If you don’t know how many miles that you have done on your set of brake pads and discs then please give us a call. If your brakes are making a noise, feel spongy or your car is pulling to one side under braking then there could be an issue – take your Volvo or Toyota to your local independent garage for an inspection. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!

Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015, 2019 & 2020, The IGA Big Awards 2022, The Inspire Customer Service Excellence 2016 Award, The Eagle Radio Customer Focus 2017 Business Award, The Workshop Magazine Workshop Manager of the Year 2017 Award, The LiveWire Excellence In Vehicle Servicing 2019 Award and The Aftermarket Excellence Award for Best Website 2019, The Eagle Radio Biz Award – Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 & the SME News Magazine Most Trusted Car Servicing Provider 2020, we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire