Free Winter Vehicle Health Check
Avoid costly surprises this winter – our free Winter Vehicle Health Check has you covered.
Book your 6-point Winter Vehicle Health Check free at your local Protyre Autocare garage. Find your nearest garage and book online today.
The 6-point Winter Vehicle Health Check takes approximately 15-20 minutes and includes essential inspections performed by our expert technicians to ensure your car is ready for winter driving conditions.
A Protyre Autocare Winter Vehicle Health Check includes:
1. Car Battery Health
Cold weather can be tough on your car battery, leading to unexpected breakdowns. Our expert technicians assess your battery’s charge level, starting performance and overall condition to ensure it’s ready to handle the demands of winter driving. If any issues are found, we’ll provide you with practical solutions to keep your vehicle powered throughout the colder months.
💡 Did you know? Faults in vehicle electrics/electronics resulting from weakening batteries are the most common cause of breakdowns in the UK.
2. Tyre Safety Check
Your tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, making them essential for safety, especially in the winter. Our expert technicians carry out a close inspection of tread depth, tyre pressure, and overall condition (A.C.T) to ensure your tyres provide optimal grip and performance on icy or wet roads. We’ll also check for any visible damage or irregular wear patterns to help you avoid any potential issues before they arise.
💡Did you know? The legal minimum tyre tread depth is 1.6mm across the central 3/4 of the tyre.
3. Exterior Lighting Check
With dark winter nights upon us, clear visibility when driving is critical. We will check that all your vehicle’s exterior lights are operating correctly and advise of any issues. Our checks will also look for dim lights, any missing segments in LED lamps, or discoloured bulbs.
💡 Did you know? Failure to comply with certain headlight rules could land you with a £1000 fine.
4. Windscreen Wiper Blades Condition
If your windscreen wipers are past their best, they will not clear your windscreen effectively. Problems include smearing, juddering across the glass and being noisy when in use. They may be split, torn or the rubber may have hardened with age. If there’s a problem with your wiper blades, we will find it and notify you of the best solution. This check also includes your rear wiper/s - if fitted.
💡 Did you know? If you are caught driving with a faulty windscreen wiper, you can be issued with a £50 fine.
5. Washer Fluid Supply
Washer fluid keeps your windscreen screen clean by removing streaks, muck, bugs and so on. In winter, it helps clear light frost from the glass and can prevent the washer jets and the content of the screen wash bottle from freezing solid. We will check the level in your washer bottle and can top it up with a season-appropriate concentration of washer fluid.
💡 Did you know? Driving with an empty bottle and /or a screen washer system that doesn’t work is an offence. This could get you a fine and points on your driving licence.
6. Engine Oil Level
As the lifeblood of a vehicle’s engine, oil is a critical fluid component. We will check the amount of oil in your engine and ensure there is the right quantity for it to continue it’s hard work lubricating moving parts and managing heat distribution.
💡Did you know? In a cold engine, oil becomes thicker in winter conditions. Most modern engines use synthetic oil which is less prone to this issue and it reduces the effort on your battery and starter motor when you first fire up your engine on a chilly day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply click the "Book Free Winter Vehicle Health Check" button above to add this free check to your basket, then proceed to complete your order.
This is a free service designed to highlight and prevent some of the most common areas of a vehicle that can go wrong.
If you are a previous customer of ours or it is your first visit, you can book a free safety check – or any of our other free checks – online at any time.
One of our expert technicians will take around 15 – 20 minutes to complete the 6 point inspection.
We will quote for any work your vehicle needs so you have all the information you need to decide on your next step. Unless you have given us your express permission to undertake any necessary remedial work, we will not carry out any work on your car.
At Protyre Autocare we pride ourselves on being able to carry out any repairs - from minor to major - as quickly as possible. We usually have parts such as wiper blades and bulbs in stock, so we can have your car legally compliant and back on the road in no time.