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Get Your Vehicle Journey-Ready This Winter with Thurton Auto Centre’s Winter Ready Health Check

Winter Ready Checks

Cars are intricate machines, combining advanced mechanical and electronic systems. With so many moving parts, it's no surprise that breakdowns can occur. Below are the most common causes of vehicle failures that Thurton Auto Centre technicians frequently address.

At Thurton Auto Centre, our comprehensive Winter Health Check will make sure your car, van, or motorhome is safe, reliable, and ready for the road so you can enjoy this year's Christmas festivities with peace of mind.

Why Choose Thurton Auto Centre’s Winter Health Check?

Winter weather can be unpredictable, and the last thing you want is a breakdown on the way to your destination. Our Winter Health Check is designed to catch potential issues before they become a problem, ensuring that your vehicle performs at its best during the colder months. Our expert technicians will inspect critical components of your vehicle, focusing on the areas that matter most for your safety on winter roads.

Key Areas We Inspect During Your Winter Health Check:

Battery Check
Common Failure

A flat or faulty battery is the most frequent cause of breakdowns. This issue is often marked by either a complete lack of response or the starter motor struggling, as if it's about to seize. A lack of power to turn the engine over properly is typically the culprit.

Warning signs
You may notice the engine turning over more slowly than usual. The red battery light might flicker while you're driving, or it could take longer than normal to turn off after the engine starts.

Alternator
Replacement Only Fix

While the battery powers essential components like the lights, wipers, and audio system, the alternator keeps the battery charged by drawing energy from the engine. If the alternator fails, even a brand-new battery can run out of charge.

Warning signs
There is no way to repair an alternator, but you can look for signs like a flickering battery warning light, dimmed headlights and dashboard lights, or slower-than-usual wipers.

Starter Motor

Starter Motor

Problems with the starter motor typically only appear when the engine won't start. Regular maintenance can help prevent unexpected starter motor failures.

Warning signs

Engine won't turn over - The most common sign is when nothing happens when you turn the key or push to start

Unusual noises - This could include clinking, grinding, whirring, or whining. Grinding or whining could indicate worn-out or damaged starter gears.

Smoke or burning smell - This could indicate that the starter motor is overheating due to excessive power draw or a short circuit

Engine cranks slowly - This could be the first sign that you have a starter motor problem.

Tyres Check Daily

Electrical Issues

As modern cars become more sophisticated, electrical issues are increasingly common. These can result in unusual behavior and are often hard to diagnose or fix at the roadside. Sometimes, a simple reset—turning the car off and on again—can resolve minor glitches, much like rebooting a computer. However, it’s always best to have strange symptoms checked out to avoid breakdowns.

Warning signs

If electrical systems in your car start to malfunction or behave unpredictably, it’s important to address these issues promptly before they lead to a breakdown.

Brake Fluid Check -
Checking for Moisture Ingress

The ability to stop safely is crucial, especially during slippery winter conditions. Moisture in the brake fluid can drastically reduce braking performance and lead to brake failure. Our Winter Health Check includes testing the moisture content of your brake fluid to ensure it is free from contaminants and performing as it should. A properly maintained braking system is essential for your safety on cold, wet, or icy roads.

Anti-Freeze Coolant-Ensuring Protection Against Freezing

Low temperatures can cause engine coolant to freeze, leading to costly engine damage. A proper concentration of anti-freeze is vital for regulating your vehicle’s engine temperature and preventing freezing. Our Winter Health Check ensures your anti-freeze is at the correct strength to handle winter’s chill, keeping your engine safe and running smoothly.

Tyre Tread Depth and Overall Condition

Your tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, making them one of the most important safety features during winter driving. Our experts will check the tread depth to ensure it meets safety standards for winter driving, as well as inspect the overall condition of your tyres, including sidewalls and pressure. With the right tyres, you’ll have improved traction, better grip on slippery roads, and enhanced stability.

Windscreen Wiper Blades – Maintaining Clear Visibility

Clear visibility is essential during winter, especially when rain, snow, and ice can quickly obstruct your view. Our Winter Health Check includes an inspection of your windscreen wiper blades to ensure they are in good condition and can effectively clear your windshield. We’ll also check your wiper fluid levels and top them up with winter-grade fluid to keep your screen clear and ensure safety when driving in challenging weather.

Lights and Bulbs – Maximising Visibility in the Dark

The shorter days and longer nights of winter mean that proper lighting on your vehicle is more important than ever. Whether you’re driving in the dark, fog, or heavy rain, our technicians will inspect all your vehicle’s light clusters and bulbs to ensure they’re working properly. Well-functioning headlights, brake lights, fog lights, and indicators not only help you see the road clearly but also ensure that other drivers can see you, reducing the risk of accidents in low visibility conditions.

Is Your Vehicle Winter Ready?

Book Your Winter Health Check Today!

Don’t wait until the snow starts falling—ensure your vehicle is winter-ready and journey-safe. At Thurton Auto Centre, we’re committed to keeping you and your vehicle safe this winter. Contact us today to book your Winter Ready Health Check for just £45.00 and enjoy a stress-free, winter road trips. Let us help you keep your world on the road.

Winter Health Check at Thurton Auto Centre

Make sure your vehicle is Winter-ready without the stress! Our Winter Ready Health Check is available for only £45.00, a small investment to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones during the festive season.

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The whole team has a great work ethic

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Month Ago

I’m not normally speechless but today I succumbed ! I just could not believe the sparkling motorhome standing in front of me was the same tired one I left in the hands of these guys a week earlier ! Quick, efficient and professional throughout. They kept me updated with photos and emails of work done, being done and teaser shots of the then and now ! Completely stunning, I really can’t recommend these guys enough The whole team has a great work ethic and I found out that there is “No Can’t “in their vocabulary only “ of course we can “ A workforce to be proud of, very rarely found these days and YES it’s a 100% recommendation from me and Yes I will be returning to have the MOT and service done here, plus more interior work Lyn P - Read more about this project

Lyn & Bo P - Wolfie Restoration

The customer service was 1st class.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 weeks ago

A month has now passed since we drove into Tradervan for a full service, mot & bodywork on our motorhome. It is time to review. This was our first visit. We were welcomed and put at ease immediately. Nothing was a trouble. We had previously booked so work began that day. The customer service was 1st. class. The rig shone on our pick up day and I write this review from the heart of Spain with a new cam belt, brakes & a vehicle to be proud of. Thanks to the team & see you in the future.

John & Sharon King - Dethleff A Class Motorhome

I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Day Ago

This was the 2nd time I have used this company and can honestly say very happy with the service I recieved, after completing a major service on my motorhome they highlighted some welding which was required, I was already aware it needed doing but asked if they could do it whilst my vehicle was with them. They agreed to do the work and provided a quote to complete the work whilst this wasn't a small sum to do the work I agreed for them to carry the work out for me. Yesterday I received a call to say the work was completed and my vehicle was ready for collection, expecting to pay the price of the quote I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated. In my mind that shows honesty and integrity as they could have charged me as per the quote and I wouldn't have known any different. So all in all very happy and would have no issues using them again.

John

John Barnes - Thurton resident

Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

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Drove down for the weekend from london and had something go wrong with my car. They managed to fit me in at really short notice and they didnt try to rip me off. I was able to drive back to london safely and without having to be inconvenienced by being stuck there until i found a way of fixing my car or getting it back. Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

Ben - Visitor to Norfolk

I would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone

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I’m not someone who normally writes reviews, but because the customer service was so good I wanted to let others be aware of this company. I needed to replace the cam belt for the Motorhome as well as giving it a major service prior to putting it up for sale. The very knowledgeable staff took my details and then provided me the quote. Works came in on price and on time, and I asked for help in selling the van. They arranged the whole deal including valeting the van, and had my money in the bank within a few weeks after a successful sale. I
would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone who are feeling let down by their own garage. They are an independently owned garage who genuinly wants to look after its customers hoping they will return, I certainly will.

Ian Logan - Local resident

Huge Thank You...

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A huge thank you to Terry and the team for the amazing job they did on our 11 year-old Motorhome - absolutely delighted with the results - looks like new!

Teresa Linstead