Sinclair Volkswagen - Winter Driving
Winter driving starts at 7°C
Don't get caught out this year by our British winter weather. Last year, we had 5 months of temperatures below 7°C, and most of us were taken by surprise.
We are not used to extreme driving conditions and so we're not familiar with what we can do, or should do, to get ready for winter driving. There are engine checks, car checks, safety checks, body checks and winter tyre options for all our cars. Make sure you don't forget the spades, blankets, hot tea and Kendal Mint Cake for you.
Your regular tyres are fine most of the year, but once the temperature drops below 7°C these tyres start to under-perform. You can improve your cars grip and performance in these colder conditions by out fitting your car with winter tyres. For extreme snow conditions there are snow chains and even snow socks.
Tyres, socks and chains.
What's the difference?
There are a range of choices to keep yourself safe driving this winter. Which one you choose will depend on where you drive and how often.
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Complete Alloy Wheel & winter tyre set |
Winter tyres |
Snow Socks (SNOCKS) |
Snow Chains
(SNOX) |
| Description |
Complete set of alloy wheels & winter tyres which can be changed over - October to March. |
Winter tyre set that can be changed over - October to March |
A textile outer that goes over tyres to get you short distances over untreated roads. |
Chains that wrap around tyres to give grip in snow or ice. |
| When should I use them? |
In any conditions below 7°C. |
In any conditions below 7°C. |
In light or heavy snow covering. |
In thick ice or thick snow. |
| Pro's |
Better grip and fuel economy. Safer than summer tyers in winter. Improves grip. Removes stresses and worry from winter driving. |
Better grip and fuel economy. Safer then summer tyers in winter. Improves grip. Removes stresses and worry from winter driving. |
A cheap alternative to get you safely over short distances. |
Very effective in difficult conditions. |
| Con's |
Apart form storage there are none! |
Apart form storage there are none! |
Only good for short distances. Cannot be driven on tarmac. |
Can damage road if not covered by snow or ice. |
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Complete Wheel
& Tyre Set
Having a complete winter tyre and alloy wheel set makes swapping over between October and March quick and easy. |
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Snow Socks
(SNOCKS)
These snow socks are perfect for use in light and heavy snow. They come as a pair, individually wrapped and are easy and quick to fit |
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Snow Chains
(SNOX)
Automatically controls the snow chain tention and adapts to the vehicle's current speed, guaranteeing smooth running. |
Learn about all the options and choices here, with our winter driving tips and FAQ section. If you would like to talk it over you can pay a visit to your local Sinclair Volkswagen retailer too. They'll help you be prepared and safe throughout winter.
And don't forget, all of October is 'Tyre safety month', see http://www.tyresafe.org for more information. TyreSafe is one of the UK's leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal tyres.
We offer free fitting and balancing on all winter tyres and wheel sets. We also perform free Express Visual Checks as part of our Volkswagen Service Promise. Simply contact us to make a booking to make sure your car is in tip-top condition before winter begins.
Stay Safe:
View our helpful hints to stay safe this winter:
Contact Us
For further information or to purchase any Volkswagen accessories, contact your nearest
Sinclair Volkswagen parts department