Preparing Your Motor for the Cold Snap

Although the snow has not yet fallen in Stowmarket this year, the ice and the cold is a huge risk to drivers and it therefore extremely important to be prepared. While this is not rocket science, it may not be on the top of your to do list. Well I urge you to reorganise that list.

Icy starts mean de-icing and

warming up the car in the morning. Give yourself plenty of time and don't rush or even think about driving off without being able to see through the windscreen properly! Make sure you have reserves too. Remember to put a blanket

and emergency goodies in your vehicle, like torches and water. If you break down you will wish you had made the sensible preparations.

It is really important to have your car serviced to prevent

breakdowns, especially at this time of year. Not only is it dangerous

for you (especially if you are unprepared) but dangerous for other

drivers when it is dark and snow/fog obstucts drivers views.

There are a number of garages in Stowmarket and surrounding areas; these are

listed in our motoring directory. If you know of garages that should be listed or

amendments made please add a comment to this article. For contact

details of these garages click on the following:

Debenham Garage

Old Forge Garage Services

Union Street Garage

Boasting an informative website,

the Union Street Garage specialises in Mercedes Benz and Smart

Cars. Offering a wide range of services, including an online booking

service, car sales and MOT's, price lists can be found online.

Chancery Garage

If

you are looking for all necessary car accessories this winter Motor

Spares can provide for all you vehicle needs. Staff are extremely

helpful, offering free and honest advice. I know this from experience,

when only last week I used their services. They sell all the vital

accessories, so make sure you stock up.

For full updates and helpful advice why not visit the met office weather site and pick up some handy tips. You never know when they might come in handy.