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Get ready with a Škoda winter health check

The expert ŠKODA Winter Health Check is designed to help drivers stay safe during the coldest, wettest months
The exclusive online offer comes with a free sledge or snow shovel
All work is carried out by ŠKODA trained technicians
Milton Keynes, 25 November 2014 - With winter fast approaching and a downturn in the weather being predicted, ŠKODA owners across the UK are being offered expert vehicle health checks to make sure they beat the impending freeze.

Breakdown organisations report a significant jump in call-outs, particularly for home-start issues during the winter months.

For just £25.00, ŠKODA retailers up and down the country are offering an exclusive seven-point vehicle check covering the vital aspects for winter safety and ensuring these statistics stay low.

As part of the offer, which is available until March 2015, drivers opting for the ŠKODA Winter Health Check will also receive a free snow shovel or sledge to ensure drivers are prepared should it snow this winter.

They will also be entered into an exclusive online draw, with prizes including £100-worth of John Lewis vouchers.

Expert ŠKODA technicians will check all the aspects that are most required in the winter months. These include:

1 Lights

These are checked for any blown bulbs and beam alignment so that drivers have the best visibility, critical during the short winter days and long winter nights.

2 Wiper blades

Severe weather, plus dirt and grit put a heavy burden on wipers, so the technicians will make sure they're in good condition, ready to handle the winter.

3 Windscreen washer fluid

A clean, clear windscreen means better visibility. The vehicle will be topped up with the correct screen-wash fluid that's able to cope with plummeting temperatures to prevent any dangerous freeze-ups.

4 Brakes

Responsive brakes are essential year-round. Discs, pads and fluid levels are inspected as part of the check to ensure perfect operation.

5 Air-conditioning

Air-conditioning doesn't just keep the car cool in summer, but it also de-mists the windscreen more quickly and maintain visibility.

6 Battery

Cold weather puts a greater strain on the battery, so this is checked to make sure it's up to strength.

7 Tyres

Technicians will check the condition of your tyres to make sure they're not only legal, but also up to the job of coping with the wetter months. ŠKODA retailers will also be able to advise customers should they wish to switch to winter tyres.

For more information about how to book a ŠKODA Winter Health Check, please contact your local ŠKODA retailer or visit www.skoda.co.uk

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For more information:

Cathie Sleigh, Head of Press and PR
P +44 7710 331 389
catherine.sleigh@skoda.co.uk Rory Lumsdon, Product Affairs Manager
P +44 7940 720187
rory.lumsdon@skoda.co.uk

Krystyna Kozlowska, Media Relations Manager
P+44 7760 551214
krystyna.kozlowska@skoda.co.uk
ŠKODA AUTO:

is one of the longest-established vehicle production companies in the world. Since 1895, the Czech headquarters in Mladá Boleslav has seen the production firstly of bicycles and then, shortly afterwards motorbikes and cars.
currently has seven passenger car models: Citigo, Fabia, Roomster/Praktik, Rapid, Octavia, Yeti and Superb.
delivered around 920,800 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2013.
has belonged to Volkswagen since 1991. The VW Group is one of the most successful automotive groups in the world. ŠKODA, in association with the Group, independently manufactures and develops vehicles, as well as components, engines and gear transmissions.
operates at three locations in the Czech Republic, produces in China, Russia, Slovakia and India mainly through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine and Kazakhstan through local partners.
employs over 25,800 people globally and is active in more than 100 markets.
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