Cold mornings are hard on batteries, tyres and coolant. A simple checklist for preparing your car for Ballarat's winter.
Ballarat's frosty mornings catch out plenty of cars every year. A quick check before winter can save you a flat battery or a breakdown on a cold, dark morning.
Cold weather reduces a battery's power while making the engine harder to start. Batteries more than about three or four years old are the most likely to fail. If your car is slow to crank, get the battery tested. We cover battery replacement on site.
Wet, cold roads need good tread. Check depth and pressure, as pressures drop as temperatures fall. Uneven wear can also point to alignment issues.
Coolant protects the engine in hot and cold weather. Check the level and make sure it's the right type and strength. Old coolant can also lead to corrosion inside the engine.
Replace streaky wiper blades, check all lights and listen for brake noise. Shorter days mean more driving in the dark, so this matters. Our brake repairs page explains common warning signs.
If your car won't start, a mobile mechanic service can often find the fault and fix it where it sits, saving you a tow on a freezing morning.
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