{"id":1073,"date":"2018-01-25T11:18:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T11:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=1073"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:38:53","slug":"is-your-car-struggling-with-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/is-your-car-struggling-with-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Car Struggling With The Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nobody looks forward to winter driving. It\u2019s more difficult, it\u2019s more dangerous, and it can put quite a strain on your car. While cars are obviously designed to withstand the cold as much as possible, snow, ice and chills can still end up affecting your vehicle. Some parts are more vulnerable than others, so here on the blog this week at Scrap Car Network we thought it was worth detailing a couple of them. As the saying goes: the more you know!<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll be talking about how the winter conditions can affect:<\/p>\n

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  1. Your battery<\/li>\n
  2. Your tyres<\/li>\n
  3. Your alternator<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, ready to get right into it?<\/p>\n

    Take A Look At Your Battery<\/h2>\n

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    Car batteries are without a shadow of a doubt the main cause of breakdowns during the winter. According to the RAC, they account for almost a fifth of problems. The chilly weather causes the battery to lose power, which means that the engine will require more power to start up and continue to run. (They\u2019re sort of like humans in that regard.)<\/p>\n

    Shorter journeys can place a particular strain on the battery, so it\u2019s worth braving the cold if you\u2019re only making a quick trip down to the shops. It\u2019s also a good idea to get your battery checked ahead of time, just to double-check it\u2019s up to the strain of the weather ahead.<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t Let Your Tyres Get Tired<\/h3>\n

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    Tyres are a common root of vehicle problems throughout the year, and it\u2019s no different in winter. The RAC says that 15% of the breakdown problems they deal with are to do with tyres. Whether it\u2019s an issue of getting traction against the icy roads, or hitting a pothole (which are common in winter), good tyres are absolutely essential for dealing with winter driving. Don\u2019t neglect to get yours checked!<\/p>\n

    Remember Your Alternator<\/h3>\n

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    Alternators or alternator belts are two more components that often fail during the winter. Your alternator provides the power and energy from your engine that\u2019s required to charge the battery, so if your alternator fails, that could leave you without the power you need to\u2026you know, go. If your car fails to start, and you know you\u2019ve just gotten a new battery, that might be the reason why!<\/p>\n

    For better or worse, the condition of the alternator is mostly out of your hands, and there\u2019s not much you can do to prolong its lifespan aside from staying out of deep water. But keep your ears out for a squeal on start-up or while driving, as the alternator may well be the cause!<\/p>\n

    If your car is struggling to cope with the winter, you might decide that it\u2019s best to cut your losses and scrap your car<\/a>. At the end of 2017, Cheshire Police caught this driver<\/a>, who they think should have scrapped his car a long time ago. We can\u2019t say we disagree! If your car is looking and feeling like its best days might be behind it, don\u2019t keep yourself in denial too long. At Scrap Car Network we\u2019re committed to offering you the best price when you scrap your car. Just head on over to our homepage and enter in your car reg and postcode to get your instant online quote. It\u2019s really that easy!<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: @ScrapCarNetwork<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Nobody looks forward to winter driving. It\u2019s more difficult, it\u2019s more dangerous, and it can put quite a strain on your car. While cars are obviously designed to withstand the cold as much as possible, snow, ice and chills can still end up affecting your vehicle. Some parts are more vulnerable than others, so here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":1076,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n