Rain, ice and cold snaps all take a toll on cars across South East London — and breakdown call-outs spike whenever the weather turns. Here’s why, and how to lower your chances of being caught out.
Cold weather and flat batteries
Batteries lose a significant amount of their cranking power in cold weather, right when the engine needs more effort to start. A battery that was borderline in summer can fail completely on the first proper cold morning.
The good news is that a cold-weather flat battery usually doesn’t need a full recovery. Our team carries jump start kits on every call-out across South East London, so in most cases we can get your engine running again on the spot – whether you’re outside your house in Woolwich, at work in Greenwich or stuck anywhere else nearby. If the battery keeps failing after a jump start, that usually points to a deeper fault, and we can move straight into towing your car to a trusted local garage.
Wet roads and tyre problems
Standing water hides potholes and debris that can cause a blowout, and reduced tyre grip on wet roads makes any existing tyre wear more dangerous. Check your tread depth before winter sets in.
What to do if the weather catches you out
Get somewhere safe and dry if you can, keep your hazards on, and call for recovery rather than waiting it out in poor visibility. We run our full service regardless of weather, across Greenwich, Woolwich, Plumstead and South East London.
Recovery Car is available 24/7, whatever the weather.
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