motorists turn to their cars for even the shortest journeys to avoid walking in bad weather or the dark. Begin with checking the coolant level and testing the concentration and condition of the coolant to ensure you have the correct antifreeze concentration. “This is important to not only ensure that the coolant has sufficient freeze protection but also to help to prevent overheating – plus, good condition coolant also contains additives to help protect the cooling system. If the coolant needs replacing then drain the system, making sure to correctly dispose of the old coolant, before refilling with fresh coolant.” Mike added: “It is also recommended to use a cooling system flush, such as the JLM Radiator Clean & Flush, prior to draining the old coolant. This will help to remove unwanted contamination and corrosion which could restrict coolant flow.” For more information, visit: www.kseal.com Wipers Windscreen wipers play a vital role in road safety, and they are easy to both check and replace too. According to PartsInMotion.co.uk Managing Director Matt Gates, garages can also help their customers by advising them on wiper care: “Drivers should be giving their wiper blades a regular clean throughout the year to give them the best chance of clearing the windscreen and ensuring they are in the best condition at all times.” “The key signs wiper blades need replacing are smears and streaks on the glass, which are usually caused by cracked edges in the wiper blades’ rubber structure. They could also start squeaking and skipping as the wiper moves across the windscreen due to hardened rubber as the blade ages.” For more information, visit: www.PartsInMotion.co.uk Kevin Peacocke, UK and Ireland Sales Manager at Denso UK observed: “A really useful tip when the weather turns chilly is to lift the blades away from the glass when the car is parked. Most wiper arms are designed to be moved and stay in this position because it aides the removal and installation process. Where this is not the case, sliding a plastic bag over the blade before resting it back on the screen, will also prevent them from freezing to the glass.” Drivers often use hot water to de-ice their windscreen, but as Kevin noted, this is a terrible idea, so garages should make sure they can offer their customers the appropriate equipment: “There are plenty of specific accessories, like scrapers and snow brushes, and de-icing products such as liquids/sprays that are readily available and will do the job quickly and effectively, but don’t wait until the weather has closed in and the icy mornings have begun before stocking them.” Kevin added: “The DENSO Hybrid range is a great choice whatever the weather, but, in addition to its modern and stylish appearance, and excellent high speed wiping performance, it provides winter benefits too.” Staying with wipers, it’s not just the blades themselves that can fail just when they are needed. The wiper motor www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2024 AFTERMARKET 51 with throu Gety Klarius ugh the your cu s e winte ustomer r rs ith qua W the ramp? Stuck on eplacem lity r ? exceed O x Klarius e OEM Qu ent parts tion and q OEM specifica o me ts are made t xhaus uality uality eet or www.klarius cs.team@klar 01538 752 56 e today! advic or expert Call us f s.eu Parts not Get popu Always a s with les Get custo t Fit Firs rius.eu 61 t dered t in stock can be or y from ular parts same da available am time spend on the r oad omers back on the r Time Te d to the m factors. p er d quick ech tip videos factor ne y from Klarius. xt da dered to the
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