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Winter Time Driving

December is finally here and it’s only a matter of time now before the frost really sets in and snow blankets the UK. Which is all very well for those of us that can stay tucked up inside, but how confident are you when it comes to venturing out in the car in such unpredictable conditions? We’ve put together a few tips to help you tackle the treacherous elements this winter... Driving in Ice Ice is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable of all the elements when it comes...

Keep Clear and Carry On...

With the cold mornings creeping up on us, it won’t be long before we’re waking up to completely frozen cars. We might not get much in the way of severe snow here in the UK, but we definitely get our fair share of frost – freezing and misting up our windscreens. It might be tempting to make a move as quickly as possible on cold mornings and hope your visibility increases as you crawl down the road, but the most important thing to remember when the temperature drops is to...

Wonderful Winter Advice from Setyres Sidcup!

In case you hadn’t noticed the dark nights are well and truly upon us and Christmas is now just around the corner. With temperatures set to plummet in coming weeks now’s the time to give your car some extra TLC and get it prepped for the harsh winter months. Visit Setyres Sidcup for the TLC your car needs this winter. They’ve even offered some wonderful winter advice...   Car Batteries – Winters Worst Culprit!   The most common problems hitting drivers during the winter months are battery failures. Batteries can die at...

How to prepare your car for winter

Coping with the cold - how to prepare your car for Winter Whilst we don’t experience winters as severe as our European counterparts, changes in the temperature and weather conditions can affect all aspects of our vehicles. It can be hard to predict the severity of a British winter, but whether we have 3 months of snow or a few frosts; your vehicle needs to be prepared for the drop in temperature and road conditions. Read our three top tips on preparing your car and driving in winter. Check your...

Top Five Tips to Check Your Tyres Are Safe & Legal

You should check the condition of your tyres on a regular basis. This is not only to ensure the safety of the vehicle but to also make sure your tyres are legal and you are fully insured. So what are the top five tips to follow when you are checking your tyres?   1. Tread depth – the legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm but ideally you should change you tyres well before they reach the legal minimum. This is because wet grip deteriorates rapidly and stopping distances...