People are being advised of the 'dos and don'ts' of taking care of their vehicles in winter ahead of a cold snap hitting Ireland.The icy conditions mean many people could wake up with frozen cars and icy windscreens.
Experts have issued some helpful advice on how to de-ice and defrost your car, as well as what to do when some issues arise with your vehicle in the cold. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about your car in winter according to experts at Chill Insurance:Modern cars have plenty of sensors so that when a problem arises, we can be alerted as soon as possible via lights and warning signs on our dashboard. If you’ve noticed more lights than normal on your dash during the cold weather, there could be a good reason for it.
You may be alarmed when you see your engine warning light come on, but generally, when this happens in cold weather, it’s more likely that it’s alerting you to a low or flat battery. Alternatively, you might have a separate low battery light that comes on. A low battery can cause all kinds of issues and can affect the electrical components, including sensors and windows.
Car theft has always been the number one fear of many motorists and that is why it is covered under your insurance. But if you leave the car running with the keys in the ignition, even outside your own house, and the car is stolen, your insurer may not cover it - it’s best to not take the risk.When you use hot water on a car, you run the risk of cracking the glass windscreen, and so you should use cold water to pour over the windscreen.