First of all, Autoglym advises motorists to avoid using cheap, low-grade versions of winter essentials, including de-icer and screenwash, as this could be ineffective on the extreme temperatures of the continuing big freeze.
Here's what the company's specialist advise you to do in order to keep your car fit for the cold season (inside and out):
- Bodywork conditioned with a polish and protected with a quality wax sealant will help the paint to retain its suppleness and therefore its resistance to surface damage.
- Motorists should clear the entire front and rear windscreen surfaces of snow and ice before using their wipers. Weekly treatment with a quality conditioning solution will keep the rubber supple and reduce its propensity to freeze to other surfaces.
- A quick treatment with a quality interior shampoo will help remove deposited grit and salt from carpets, upholstery and plastic trim.
- A quality de-icer (anhydrous are best, which means zero water content) will work to minus 50 degrees Centigrade, and can also be used to clean windows if no dedicated glass cleaner is available.
- A quality screenwash will work to at least minus 25 degrees centigrade, enough to withstand conditions in the UK’s big freeze.
"This latest big freeze has surprised everyone with its severity and longevity, and motorists should bear in mind that it will already have begun to taken its toll on their car. I’d advise that they pay attention to reducing the impact the conditions will have had on their car in order to maximise reliability and minimise the potential for permanent damage," said Paul Caller, CEO of Autoglym.
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