Winter Car Care Tips: Get Your Vehicle Ready with Tynan Motors

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, both drivers and their vehicles face unique seasonal challenges. At Tynan Motors, we care about your safety and your car’s performance—so we’ve compiled a list of essential tips to help you navigate the cold with confidence.

1. Keep the Energy Up – Battery Health is Crucial

One of the first casualties of cold weather is your car’s battery. As temperatures fall, your battery’s energy output decreases while your engine demands more power to start. This combination can lead to hard starts, frequent jump-starts, or even a flat battery.

At Tynan Motors, we recommend a pre-winter battery health check to ensure you won’t be left stranded. Even a battery that worked fine in summer can fail without warning in winter. Our service centres can test your battery’s performance and replace it if necessary.

2. Stay Grounded – Tyre Safety in Cold Weather

Your tyres are your only connection to the road, so it’s vital to make sure they’re up to the task. As temperatures drop, tyre pressure also falls, reducing grip and safety. Check your tyre pressure regularly throughout winter—refer to the placard on your car’s door sill for the correct specifications.

If you travel through alpine regions or places where it can snow or sleet, make sure your tyres have adequate tread and consider carrying tyre chains in the boot. Good tyre condition can make the difference between a safe journey and a slippery situation.

Need a tyre check or replacement? Book in with Tynan Motors’ service team today.

3. Clear Things Up – Maintaining Vision and Visibility

Winter mornings often bring foggy windows and icy windscreens, both of which reduce visibility and increase danger on the road. Condensation inside the car is caused by the difference in humidity and temperature between the interior and exterior.

To combat this:

• Keep your windscreen clean, inside and out.
• Use your car’s air conditioning demister early to clear fog.
• Never pour hot water on a frozen windscreen—it could crack the glass.

Tynan Motors recommends a regular glass clean and inspection as part of your winter prep.

4. Light the Way – Let There Be Light

With fewer daylight hours, your car’s lights become even more important in winter. Headlights, tail lights, fog lights—all must be in working order to ensure you can see and be seen.

Check that:

• All globes are working and replace any faulty bulbs.
• Cloudy headlight lenses are restored with a polishing kit.
• Fog lights, if equipped, are functioning and used only in poor visibility.

If you’re unsure whether your lights are performing at their best, visit a Tynan Motors service centre for a quick check-up.

Trust Tynan Motors for Your Winter Safety

Cold weather doesn’t need to spell trouble for your car. With these preventative steps—and a little help from the expert team at Tynan Motors—you can drive through winter with peace of mind.

Whether you need a battery test, tyre service, lighting check, or general maintenance, we’ve got you covered. Book your winter readiness check today and stay safe on the roads all season long.

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