Supporting safe winter motoring across our community

The road narrows as the light fades, tyres whispering over tarmac glazed with frost. Breath fogs the windscreen before the heater has found its stride, and every control input feels magnified, deliberate. Winter has a way of stripping motoring back to its essentials. It exposes weak batteries and worn tyres, but it also sharpens the senses, turning even the most familiar commute into a small test of skill. This is the season when cars reveal their true character!

Winter is undoubtedly the most challenging season for your vehicle. With modern cars relying heavily on battery power, some vehicles now have over 100 ECUs! These ECUs control various components, such as your engine and transmission, your windows and heated seats. The harsh Winter conditions then put additional stress on your heating, lighting, wipers, and starting systems and in turn, the strain on your vehicle's battery and charging system increases significantly during this time.

However, the one part of your vehicle with the toughest job of all, is undoubtedly your tyres. Traction is crucial for maintaining control of your vehicle on wet, slippery, and icy roads. The correct tyre choice can make all the difference between a terrible, and a pleasurable winter driving experience.

All Season tyres have become increasingly popular, and we now keep a wide range of options on the shelf. They offer excellent performance throughout the year, with no significant disadvantages in dry and warm summer months, and they excel in the cold, wet, slippery Winter conditions, which unfortunately, we see far too much in this area. Giving these advantages, they are the ultimate ’one tyre does it all’.

Did you know: All Season tyres can reduce your braking distance by at least 30 meters on snowy roads at only 30mph compared to standard summer tyres!

At TyreMarks, we are committed to ensuring your safety on the roads this winter. We maintain extensive stocks of Batteries and All Season tyres ready for immediate fitting, and we invite you to visit us for a FREE Winter Safety Check.

Driving during winter is very different than any other time of year. With adverse weather conditions and longer periods of darkness, driving conditions can be extreme and therefore it is even more important that your is roadworthy.

At Westbridge Motor Services, we offer a free winter check.

This involves:

We can top up any levels that may be low, restore your headlamps and upgrade your headlamp bulbs, replace worn or damaged wiper blades, and provide a vast choice of tyres, including all season and winter tyres, which are particularly important in the snow.

Some vehicles can use as much as 1 litre of oil every 1,000 miles. Low oil can damage your engine. We can check oil and other levels any year-round. No appointment needed, just pop by.

We offer quality servicing, including electric and hybrid vehicles, which covers all of the above, as well as a general inspection of the underside and brakes stripped, cleaned, and greased to ensure your vehicle is safe all year round.