Cars and cold don’t mix! Winter is easily the busiest time of the year for us at Scrap Local.
We see a significant rise in enquiries to scrap cars during the winter months as vehicles stop working, break down or are involved in accidents due to cold weather conditions.
In this guide, we’ve listed the most common car problems in winter which could send your old motor to the scrap heap and how to avoid them!
Due to cooler temperatures and poor weather conditions, some vehicles are more prone to breakdown in winter.
Major parts which allow your car to function normally can be negatively impacted by the cold. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
It’s your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive on UK roads and has passed its MOT in accordance with the latest guidelines.
If you come across the problems we’ve listed below, then you will either need to repair them with a reliable garage or scrap your car.
Scrap Local can help you do the latter of these!
If your old set of wheels is beyond repair due to winter conditions, then submit an enquiry to scrap your car by clicking the green button below.
Here we have listed the most common car problems you’ll encounter in the winter and the steps you can take to resolve them or prevent them from happening.
Overall, you should ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy regardless of the conditions you plan to drive it in.
As a general rule of thumb, you should always check to see if your vehicle is worthy to pass an MOT.
After all, if your car’s safe to pass its MOT, then it should be safe to drive in different weather conditions.
You can view our top tips on how to pass an MOT by clicking the button below.
Understandably, mechanical faults caused by cooler temperatures and slippery roads can lead to more car accidents in the winter.
As a network of scrap yards, Scrap Local receives a significant amount of enquiries from customers looking to scrap cars during the winter.
We’ve heard it all and have scrapped cars which won’t start, have broken down due to snow and ice, and are too expensive to repair.
Scrapping a car has never been easier with us! We can collect end of life vehicles for free and can offer motorists genuine prices with no hidden fees to scrap them.
If your set of wheels has broken down due to the cold and is too much to repair, then submit a scrap enquiry to our auto specialists!
Cooler temperatures, slippery surfaces and salt from gritted roads can cause a range of mechanical faults in vehicles.
Your vehicle’s engine, battery, wipers, tyres and fluids can all be negatively impacted by winter conditions.
Driving during this season can also prove hazardous as ice, slush and snow can lead to things like wheelspin.
You should check your vehicle thoroughly to avoid common car problems in the winter.
The main things you should check are:
You can find out more about the most common car problems in winter and how to avoid them in this guide.
If the cost to repair your vehicle during the winter is too much, then your best option is to scrap it!
Scrap Local accepts a wide selection of end of life vehicles for scrap including winter breakdowns.
We offer our customers genuine scrap prices, don’t charge for admin fees and provide a free scrap car collection service.
If you’re looking to scrap your car this winter, then do so with Scrap Local!
You should do the following things to prepare your vehicle for winter:
Scrap Local also recommends that you use our tips on how to pass an MOT as a guideline for checking the road-worthiness of your vehicle.
According to Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, you shouldn’t leave your vehicle stationary and idling.
This is a criminal offence and you could receive a £20 fixed penalty fine if caught.
The rules only apply to public roads so you won’t be breaking the law by idling on your drive or in a supermarket car park.
That being said, you don’t need to leave your engine idling for long in winter conditions.
Ideally, you should be able to leave it running for 10 seconds before setting off.
However, you should try to stay in your vehicle whilst idling as you could be penalised for not being in control of your car if you’re caught. This is also the case when de-icing your windscreens!
To check your antifreeze:
Make sure that you check your antifreeze when your car is cool for safety reasons.
Whether you’re a scrap metal dealer, vehicle recycler or even a scrap collector, joining Scrap Local today will give you access to thousands of new enquiries each month!
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