By Sponsored \/ Wednesday, 25 October 2023<\/p>\n
Everyone will have their own reasoning for buying an SUV over the equivalent saloon or hatchback, but it usually comes down to a three main factors. Firstly, they\u2019re a fair bit larger, making them perfect for cramming in a family holiday\u2019s worth of luggage and lifestyle paraphernalia. Secondly, they offer better visibility and are probably considered safer than \u2018normal\u2019 cars (well, at least for those inside the SUV). And finally, they\u2019re perceived to be better at handling tricky terrain and weather conditions because they have decent ground clearance and are (more often than not) all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n
With winter just around the corner, it\u2019s easy for SUV and crossover owners to think they\u2019re ready to take on the icy conditions. For the most part, they\u2019d be right. SUVs rocking four-wheel drive will naturally enjoy an advantage in traction when the inevitable week of snow strikes, while the extra ground clearance means getting out of a tricky situation should be a breeze if you were to slide into a snow drift. Not to mention the abundance of driving modes on offer these days that configure the car up for all sorts of conditions, be it snow, ice or even sand. <\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s easy to get complacent when driving something that looks as though it could effortlessly take on an expedition to the North Pole. No matter how capable your car is in these conditions, it\u2019s always worth checking your tyre pressures to make sure you\u2019re getting the most from your car\u2019s rubber. Tyre pressure can vary depending on ambient temperature, so now seems as good a time as any to check yours match up with those in the handbook. It\u2019s also worth bringing a set of jump leads along for the drive, as batteries can easily run flat when the mercury hits the floor. <\/p>\n
Of course, it always helps to plan ahead for these sort of things. Thankfully, eBay has an array of winter essentials, from ice scrapers to winter tyres, that\u2019ll have you fully prepped for the icy months ahead. Plug your car\u2019s registration into eBay\u2019s My Garage, and you\u2019ll be able to view all sorts of parts and accessories that are compatible with your car. So if you want to get ahead of the game, it\u2019s probably worth using the feature to pick up a new battery (if only as a spare) before the cold weather really starts to take effect. It won\u2019t be long before the gritters start doing the rounds either, making roads less slippery but also making the roads extra gunky in the process. You\u2019ll therefore want your wiper blades to be in top working order. If they\u2019re getting a little juddery, My Garage can help you find a set that\u2019ll bolt straight onto the car.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget the basics, either. It\u2019s always worth carrying a jump pack in your boot for those times where the cold runs your battery down and there\u2019s no one about to hook a set of jump leads up to. Remember, engines need a little love in the cold, too, so a bottle of anti-freeze might come in handy.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s just a fraction of what eBay has in store for drivers looking to get a head start on their winter prep. It gets better, as eBay is offering a 20 per cent discount for PHers on winter essentials such as ice scrapers, windscreen covers and much, much more. Follow the link here to nab yourself a deal and get that SUV of yours winter ready.<\/p>\n