With forecasters predicting yet another bitterly-cold winter, Renault dealership Rawlinson is helping improve road safety by offering drivers a range of special winter products and helpful hints.

Last year saw freezing temperatures, and forecasts of snow for the end of 2011 and start of 2012 will mean treacherous driving conditions and a high chance of serious accidents. Department of Transport statistics show that drivers are five times more likely to skid on ice and snow-covered roads than in the dry.

Rawlinson wants to make sure its Renault customers and all local drivers take every precaution necessary when facing winter road conditions over the coming months. 

The dealership on Easlea Road, offers a year-round 25-point free safety check that focuses on the vital components of your vehicles to ensure it’s fit for the road.

Renault’s 25 point safety check includes looking at fluid levels; engine oil, power steering, screen wash, brake fluid and coolant. It checks signals and visibility components to ensure that all bulbs are working, and also the condition of tyres, brakes and windscreen.

Service staff can also supply specially-designed winter tyres, with extra grip at low temperatures, from just £59*. These tyres could prove vital for safety as stopping distances are significantly improved on snow and ice. Winter tyres maintain their tread flexibility and improve stability with wider grooves and narrow slits on the edge of the tread area, helping drivers keep control of their vehicle in winter conditions.

Rawlinson also sells snow tyre socks. At £60, these have a coarse outer surface and slip on to the wheels of a car that has become stuck on ice or in a sudden snow fall, enabling it to move off using the extra grip.

“Making sure your car is able to cope with winter roads is vital and something that could save lives”  said Andy Nolan, Customer Services Manager at Rawlinson. “We want to make sure our customers and local drivers who call in to the dealership are as safe as possible when they are driving in Suffolk this winter. We just want to let local motorists know they are welcome to come in and ask advice on how to best protect their car from the effects of snow and ice as we have a comprehensive range of equipment and useful products specifically to protect your car, and most importantly, your family.”

For more information, visit Rawlinson Renault on Easlea Road, call 01284 752999
 
* price applies to a 175/65R14 82T Continental TS800 and excludes fitting