With the harsher elements of Winter comes a range of risks to your vehicle. Thousands of UK drivers ever year see their alloys corrode, paintwork dull and rust spread- all because of a few overlooked factors.
Traffic film.
Dirt and grime piles up much faster than in summer. Wet, muddy roads, and often more frequent driving in colder conditions, leads to your entire vehicle being suffocated with traffic film. Without proper protection and maintenance, your car will be filthy in a matter of weeks.
Road salt.
This is one of the biggest risks to your vehicle in UK winter that isn’t talked about enough. Salt crystals stick to paintwork panels, drawing in moisture and accelerating rust to any chips or unprotected areas. It’s also abrasive, so washing salt off without the proper techniques causes micro abrasions (swirls, light scratches) in the clearcoat.
Salt can easily corrode and pit alloys that are vulnerable to clearcoat damage, as well as brake components being at risk without regular maintenance cleaning.
Contamination.
Brake dust and tar embeds itself onto lower panels. With the road salt and grime buildup quickly breaking down any weak protective layers, your car’s paintwork is left exposed to physical contaminants such as iron fallout and tar. These stick on like glue, look nasty and require careful decontamination to restore the smooth finish.
With all of these risks in mind, it’s important that you have proper protection and maintenance in place for your vehicle.
We currently offer a Winter Protection package, which offers full-coverage safety to paintwork, glass and wheels. You can then take a space on our maintenance plan for premium valets ever 2-6 weeks- on your driveway.
Book your Winter Protection now to keep your car safe until spring. Limited slots available — secure yours today.