GET A FREE 15-POINT CHECK ON YOUR NISSAN THIS WINTER

February 14, 2012

Hylton Nissan is encouraging motorist safety in the Midlands and providing complimentary Winter checks on Nissan vehicles.

The 15-point check will cover areas such as exhaust system, front brake pads/shoes, tyre tread depth and brake and other fluid levels, and is available on all Nissan vehicles aged three years and over.

Customers interested in taking advantage of the offer should contact their local Hylton Nissan dealership in either Cheltenham or Worcester.

Phil Mountford, General Manager at Hylton Nissan, says: “Winter is the worst time of year on the roads for motorists.

“There are so many dangers and drivers can be unaware of problems with their vehicles that may make driving more hazardous. These Winter checks will help to ensure the owner’s car is safe to drive in the worst of conditions. We look forward to welcoming motorists to their local Hylton Nissan dealership for their complimentary check.”

Here are some more tips from Nissan to make sure you get around safely over the Winter:

• Don’t just rely on radio for announcements about accidents, road closures, and road advisories. Use modern methods such as Twitter to get the latest updates. Many councils and the Highways Agency have “Twitter Gritter” feeds to tell followers the latest information.

• Top up the washer fluid bottle while it is warmer, but use a higher concentration of fluid to water than usual to prevent freezing. Give the washers a good squirt so the stronger fluid can reach the pipes and nozzle.

• Everyone knows the advice to take a survival pack if you think there’s a risk you may become stranded. Warm clothing, a phone (with charger) and plenty of fuel are the obvious items. It’s sensible to keep some long-life food in the car too, but don’t take anything you’ll enjoy eating – chances are you’ll scoff it before a real emergency.

• It’s obvious you should gauge your speed carefully in snow and ice – but don’t drive too slowly or you’ll lose your momentum, especially up hills.

• Black ice is invisible and can be deadly. When the temperature dips, be especially wary of roads alongside misty, open fields. If you see any accident, car-shaped hole in a hedge or fresh crumpled car debris up ahead in the road, slow to a crawling pace – it could have been caused by slippery roads.

• If you have a vehicle with four-wheel drive, don’t get overconfident and rely on its abilities to get you out of a problem. The traction and force created by all four wheels driving instead of two helps you get going, but does not help you stop any faster.

• Running the engine on your driveway to demist the windows is sometimes essential – just don’t leave it unattended. But while you are not moving, turn off all unnecessary drains on the electrical system so the fans and heating elements can work more efficiently.

• If you are driving a Nissan LEAF electric car this Winter, you can be the envy of all your neighbours. Remember to set your climate control timer via your phone or computer before you go to bed and you’ll wake up to a car which is warm and defrosted.

• To book your free Winter check, call Hylton Nissan on 01242 222400 (Cheltenham) or 01905 748282 (Worcester). 

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