5 days Ago By Jack Mortimer
The vehicle component retailer GSF Car Parts has given drivers a 30-second task that could help them avoid serious trouble in snowy and icy conditions. According to the Met Office , parts of Scotland and northern England could see snow in the coming days, with colder temperatures expected in a wide variety of locations across the country. Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, noted that the weather forecast is a good excuse for drivers to make sure an often overlooked component on their vehicle is maintained .
He explained: "At GSF Car Parts, providing our customers with the best advice to keep their vehicles running smoothly is important to us. We hope to provide drivers with useful tips to help people stay safe and keep their cars in good condition. "Keeping this advice in mind as we head into the colder months will only encourage the longevity of your vehicles, whilst keeping you and your passengers safe.
" To help start journeys in snowy or icy conditions easily, GSF Car Parts recommended that drivers lubricate the rubber seals that surround each of the vehicle's doors. Whilst the task may seem trivial, adding a small amount of lubricant to these seals can help to prevent ice from forming on them. This can easily cause the doors to get stuck, which in turn can lead to stress and potentially damage from drivers if they attempt to force it free.
Nevertheless, drivers should make sure that they use a silicone-based lubricant when preparing their car doors for the cold snap. Alternatives, such as WD-40 have a similar effect but can cause the rubber used to make the seals to deteriorate over time, ultimately causing replacements to be needed. To avoid damaging their vehicle, drivers should check the label of the lubricant they intend to use before they apply it.
Similarly, ahead of the predicted snowfall, GSF Car Parts suggested that drivers should make sure that the wiper blades fitted to their vehicle are in good condition. It is generally not a good idea to run the wipers over a windscreen full of ice, however worn blades can be particularly ineffective at wiping off residue from after a driver has cleared the screen. Drivers should closely examine the blades for any signs of cracks or perishing or run the wipers, listening out for a scraping noise as they pass over the windscreen.
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