Winter Car Care - Get Your Car Winter Ready
Don't let winter catch you out. From £95, get your car inspected and winter-ready before the cold weather hits
Why Winter Preparation Matters
Winter is the harshest season for your car. Cold temperatures, shorter journeys, damp conditions, and dark mornings put extra strain on every component. The last thing you need is to be stranded on a freezing morning or face an expensive breakdown during the busiest time of year.
A winter health check now could save you:
£150-£300
Average cost of winter breakdown recovery and repairs
Hours of stress
Waiting in the cold for recovery
Lost earnings
Missing work due to car problems
Christmas plans
Breakdowns during the worst possible time
I've seen it every year - customers who skip winter prep end up calling me in January with dead batteries, failed starters, or worse.
What Fails Most in Winter?
Based on my 15+ years as a mechanic in the Midlands, these are the most common winter failures:
Cold weather reduces battery capacity by up to 35%. If your battery is over 3 years old, it's living on borrowed time.
A £95 replacement now beats a £200 emergency callout.
Working harder to turn cold engines and power extra electrical loads (lights, heaters, demisters). Weak components that worked in summer will fail in December.
Tread depth below 3mm is dangerous in wet conditions. Cold temperatures harden rubber, reducing grip even further. Check now before the first frost.
Weak antifreeze can freeze in pipes, causing cracked engine blocks (£thousands in damage). A simple test prevents disaster.
Our Winter Health Check - £95
Complete winter readiness inspection including:
- • Battery health test & voltage check
- • Alternator output test
- • Terminal cleaning & protection
- • Estimated remaining battery life
- • Antifreeze concentration test (to -30°C)
- • Coolant level & leak inspection
- • Hose & clip condition
- • Oil level & condition check
- • All lights tested
- • Wiper blade condition
- • Screenwash level (winter grade)
- • Brake pad & disc condition
- • Tyre tread depth & pressures (all 5)
- • Exhaust system inspection
- • Suspension & steering components
- • Brake lines & fuel lines
- • Under-body rust inspection
Plus: Free OBD diagnostic scan
Catch any stored fault codes before they become problems
What You Get:
Time: 45-60 minutes at your location
£95
or FREE with Full Service
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Winter Driving Tips from a Mechanic
• Clear ALL windows and mirrors - not just a peephole
• Check tyre pressures weekly (cold weather drops them)
• Keep screenwash topped up with winter-grade fluid
• Keep at least half a tank of fuel
• Jump leads or battery booster pack
• Ice scraper & de-icer
• Torch with spare batteries
• Warm blanket
• Phone charger
• Warning triangle
• Get off the carriageway safely if possible
• Put hazard lights on immediately
• Don't stand between your car and traffic
• Call for help from inside the car (if safe)
• Call me if you need advice: 07453 957641
When Should I Book?
Now. Seriously.
By mid-November, mechanics are rammed with winter breakdowns and emergency repairs. Waiting times stretch to days or weeks.
Book your winter check now and you'll:
I'm already taking bookings for October & November. Don't wait until the first frost.
Common Winter Questions
If your battery, coolant, and tyres were checked then, you're probably fine. I can do a quick 15-minute check (£25) just for peace of mind, focusing on battery condition and antifreeze strength.
If it's over 4 years old, replace it now. 3-4 years, get it tested. Under 3 years, you're probably safe unless you're seeing warning signs like slow starting or electrical issues.
Yes, I offer emergency mobile service. But I'd much rather see you for a £95 winter check than a £200+ emergency callout in the snow.
I'll give you honest advice about what's urgent and what can wait. No pressure, no scare tactics. Some things you can manage, some you can't ignore. I'll help you prioritize.
Yes, unless it's genuinely dangerous. I'm equipped for all weather and happy to work in the cold so you don't have to.
Probably not a full winter check, but I'd still recommend a quick battery and tyre inspection (£25, 15 mins). New cars aren't immune to winter problems.
What Customers Say
"Elliot found my battery was on its last legs during a winter check. Two weeks later we had that big freeze - would have been stranded without his advice. Saved me a nightmare."
- Sarah, Dudley
"The service plan is brilliant. Don't have to think about it, car just gets looked after, and the winter check is included. Best value I've found."
- James, Birmingham
"Called Elliot on a freezing Monday morning when car wouldn't start. He was with me in 40 minutes, new battery fitted, and I still made it to work. Legendary service."
- Michelle, Wolverhampton
Don't Risk It This Winter
Book Your Winter Health Check - £95
or Join Our Service Plan from £20/month
Available Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm across the Black Country