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Preparing your car for winter

With winter fast approaching, this can usually create harsher driving conditions. From a dip in temperature to ice and snow - breakdowns are more likely to happen during winter months. There are benefits to maintaining your vehicle before the worst of the weather takes hold. Our guide and useful tips for maintaining your car in winter has you covered. Tips for maintaining your car in winter Prepare for longer journeys Winter driving often calls for longer journeys, visiting family and friends over Christmas. Before setting off on a long journey,...

How to Stop Car Windows from Fogging Up

Fogged up car windows aren’t just a nuisance, they can be a serious safety risk. Even a few extra minutes to clear the steam can make all the difference when your vision is compromised. Knowing how to quickly clear and prevent fogging can keep you safe on the road. This blog explains why fog happens and shares practical hacks to keep your windows crystal clear. Why do car windows fog up? Fog forms when warm, moist air inside your vehicle meets cold glass. This temperature difference causes the moisture to...

How good are winter tyres on ice?

Winter tyres are designed to withstand the elements associated with the colder seasons, such as snow and ice-covered surfaces. They do this by offering more traction and grip in cold conditions with a softer compound, deeper grooves and narrow cuts (sipes) built into the tread pattern. The combination of these features on a tyre help to disperse water and snow, allowing the rubber to move around - and improving contact with the road. Therefore, winter tyres are the most optimal tyre to use when dealing with ice-covered surfaces. Should I...

When to put on winter tyres?

Knowing when to change to your winter tyres is important to keeping safe on the roads during the colder months, especially in colder countries in Europe. Generally in the UK, our weather conditions are not extreme enough to have to change from summer to winter tyres. However, if the temperatures do drop, switching your tyres over may be wise as it will improve your on-road performance considerably - especially when tackling ice and snow! Typically in the UK, you should consider changing to winter tyres when the average temperature is...

Winter Checklist

Winter can be a challenging time of year for drivers due to slippery roads, limited visibility and unpredictable conditions. As winter weather can also be hard on vehicles, it is the most common time for motorists to suffer a breakdown. To make sure that you are prepared for all eventualities, Setyres would recommend keeping the following items with you in your vehicle. Ice Scraper It is important that you keep a clear and unobstructed view of the road at all times when driving and in winter you may often wake...