Has your MINI got a chill?
Rybrooks Essential Winter Survival Inspection
Why not find out? Pop in and warm yourself up with a Hot chocolate whilst we carry out a 15 point inspection of your MINI’s antifreeze strength, tyres, brakes etc. After all, nobody likes the “cold shoulder” in the winter.
Cooling system failure is the leading cause of engine related breakdowns during the Winter months. Engine coolant can crack radiators, even the engine block itself, if allowed to freeze, which could land you with costly repair bills.
Complimentary Aquapel glass treatment with every Rybrook Winter Survival Inspection
Aquapel windscreen treatment. Aquapel is a glass treatment that causes rain, sleet and snow to simply bead, shed and roll off, not to mention Ice will not stick. It also repels dirt, keeping your windscreen cleaner for longer on your MINI adventures. All this piece of mind with our antifreeze check for £34.99 inc.
or upgrade to Winter Survival Inspection with complimentary Aquapel and antifreeze replacement for £74.99inc.
MINImum Hassle Tips for winter Survival courtesy of WhatCar
Ensuring that your car is in safe mechanical condition is a year-round job for every motorist, but it’s particularly important as the winter weather takes hold. There are also some specific cold-weather checks and maintenance that you should carry out.
• Check your antifreeze strength. Engine coolant can crack radiators, even the engine block itself, if allowed to freeze, which will land you with costly repair bills. Check your handbook for details on which product to use.
• Keep your windscreen washer reservoir well topped up with appropriate screen wash containing anti-freeze additives. Examine the wiper blades, front and rear, and replace them if they’re worn.
• Cold starts place an extra strain on the car’s battery, as does the increased use of the headlights and demisters. If your car is sluggish to start in the morning, consider replacing your battery.
• Check your tyres. Low treads or unevenly worn tyres are dangerous, particularly during the winter months. We’d recommend a tread depth of around 3mm – nearly double the 1.6mm required by law – to be safe. Don’t forget to check the spare, too.
• Even in winter you should run your air-conditioning for at least an hour a week. This allows the coolant in the system to lubricate all of the moving parts and prevents the build-up of elements which can corrode pipe work.
• It’s especially important that you continue to regularly check all of the fluid levels, lights and tyre pressures through the winter. If you find something awry, fix it before you set off.
• Make sure your car is serviced according to the manufacturer’s schedule to ensure it’s in proper working order throughout the winter.
View the WhatCar? page here
