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Caring for Your Car’s Exterior During Winter

It might be considered the most wonderful time of the year, but in reality, the winter months can take an extreme toll on your vehicle’s exterior. 

From road salt to deicers; potholes to frost covered bodywork; the harsh changes in temperature and weather throughout the winter months can cause damage to your vehicle’s paintwork, finish, trim, tyres and undercarriage.

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How to prevent damage to your vehicle this winter

Protecting your car from winter damage involves several steps, including:

  • Wash and wax: Before winter sets in, give your car a thorough wash to remove any dirt and grime. Apply a quality wax to provide a protective layer against moisture and road salt.
 
  • Sealant or ceramic coating: Applying a paint sealant or a ceramic coating can add an extra layer of protection to your car’s paintwork. These products repel water and make it harder for ice and snow to stick.
 
  • Regular washes: Throughout the winter, wash your car regularly to remove salt and other deicing chemicals. Pay special attention to the undercarriage, wheel wells, and other areas where salt and ice can accumulate.
 
  • Wiper fluid and wipers: Make sure your wiper fluid is rated for winter temperatures to prevent freezing. Also, consider using winter wiper blades that are designed to handle ice and snow.
 
  • Tire care: Use winter tires for better traction and handling in snowy and icy conditions. Keep them properly inflated, as cold temperatures can cause the air pressure to drop.
 
  • Door and window seals: Apply silicone or rubber protectant to door and window seals to prevent them from freezing shut.
 
  • Cover up: Where possible, park your car in a garage or under a carport. If that’s not an option, use a quality car cover to protect the paint from snow and ice.
 
  • Battery maintenance: Cold weather can be harsh on your car’s battery. Ensure it is fully charged and in good condition, as the cold can reduce its efficiency.
 
  • Antifreeze: Ensure that your coolant or antifreeze is at the correct level and concentration to prevent your engine from freezing.
 

By taking these steps, you can help protect your car from the harsh conditions of winter and maintain its condition and value. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise are also key to keeping your car in good shape throughout the winter months.

Highland Valeting winter protection services

At Highland Valeting, our winter exterior protection package includes a pre-rinse using citrus all-purpose cleaner to remove any built-up dirt and grime from your vehicles bodywork, wheels and wheel arches – wheels are also brushed using non-acidic wheel cleaner before our snow foam hand wash and dry.

Tar and fallout deposits are also chemically removed using a clay compound on your vehicle’s painted surfaces and windows to remove any lingering contaminants. We then finish with a layer of graphene wax for a long lasting glossy finish. 

With our winter exterior protection package, drivers can expect up to 12 months protection if they follow-up with regular maintenance washes. Regular maintenance and protective measures can mitigate the damage caused during the colder months, preserving the appearance and functionality of your vehicle throughout winter and beyond.

Therefore, as an addition to this service, Highland Valeting is adding a free six month hydrophobic glass coating to our winter exterior protection packages, giving drivers clearer visibility this winter. 

 

Services & PricesSmall
e.g. VW Polo or Audi A1		Medium
e.g VW Golf or Audi A3		Large
e.g. Audi A4 or BMW 5 Series		X-Large
e.g. Audi Q7 or Discovery
Winter Protection Package£50 (was £75)£60 (was £80)£70 (was £90)£80 (was £100)
Winter Proctection Package with One Year Ceramic Coating Upgrade£120 (was £150)
£130 (was £160)£140 (was £170)£150 (was £180)
Services & PricesSmall
e.g. VW Polo or Audi A1		Medium
e.g VW Golf or Audi A3
WINTER PROTECTION PACKAGE£50 (was £75)£60 (was £80)
WINTER PROCTECTION PACKAGE WITH ONE YEAR CERAMIC COATING UPGRADE£120 (was £150)£130 (was £160)
Services & PricesLarge
e.g. Audi A4 or BMW 5 Series		X-Large
e.g. Audi Q7 or Discovery
WINTER PROTECTION PACKAGE£70 (was £90)£80 (was £100)
WINTER PROCTECTION PACKAGE WITH ONE YEAR CERAMIC COATING UPGRADE£140 (was £170)£150 (was £180)

Each customer booked for this service also receives exclusive first access to our brand new car wash loyalty scheme which is not yet released.

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Highland Valeting
Unit 13
Highland House
20 Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1RY

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Really impressed by the service provided by Highland Valeting. Professional and friendly communication via Facebook Messenger, able to arrange within a few days coming to my wife’s work to clean the car. They picked up the keys and did all the work before returning the keys. The car looks fantastic, particularly the interior – there’s no way I could have got the inside that clean on my own. Thanks

Steven, GOOGLE REVIEW

Terms & Conditions

Prices above are an estimate only. Prices are based on the average condition of your vehicle’s interior and exterior, vehicles with 6+ seats or vehicles that require more time due to heavy soiling, sand or stubborn pet hair will be charged as extra.

All work is fully insured to ensure your protection. Please inform us if your vehicle of an older nature or has been subject to recent repairs that may not stand up tothe normal pressures of car valeting so we may approach with care using the correct resources and material. Please remove all personal belongings from the vehicle as liability cannot be held.

Cancellation Policy

We value your business and ask that you respect our scheduling policies. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance of any cancellation. Any cancellations with less than 24 hours of notice or failure to show for your pre-booked appointment are subject to a cancellation fee amounting to the cost of the scheduled service.