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Autumn Vehicle Care: Ready for the Cold Season
10/20/2025
Small Checks, Big Impact
Golden leaves, rainy days, and dropping temperatures signal autumn – and new challenges for cars and drivers. Wet roads, foggy mornings, and the first frost can quickly turn small issues into serious problems. Workshops can help customers get vehicles winter-ready with seasonal checks and high-quality parts, ensuring safety, comfort, and reliability. From antifreeze and tyres to brakes, visibility, and suspension, autumn care keeps cars performing smoothly in the colder months.
1. Cooling systems need cold protection
When temperatures drop, the cooling system needs special attention. Without the right protection, freezing coolant can cause severe engine damage. Workshops should check coolant levels and concentration before winter sets in – ensuring optimal frost and corrosion protection throughout the cold season.
MEYLE’s Antifreeze (014 016 9300) is a high-quality, silicate-free coolant concentrate that provides reliable protection against freezing, overheating, and corrosion. Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, it keeps engines performing smoothly – no matter how cold it gets outside.
2. Tyres, brakes and traction – a perfect autumn trio
The annual switch to winter tyres is the ideal moment to take a closer look at the braking system. Wet leaves, icy patches, and longer braking distances make proper grip and reliable braking crucial.
During tyre change season, workshops should inspect brake pads, discs, and fluid levels to ensure maximum safety. MEYLE PD Brake Pads and Discs complement winter tyresperfectly, providing precise braking performance, low dust, and long-lasting reliability.
3. Visibility is safety
Fog, drizzle, and early darkness put visibility to the test. Replacing worn-out wiper blades and checking the windshield washer system are quick but effective ways to resolve this issue. Workshops should also ensure the washer system is filled with frost-resistant screenwash to prevent nozzles and reservoirs from freezing when temperatures drop below zero. At the same time, a clean MEYLE Cabin Air Filter keeps the air inside the vehicle fresh - especially when windows stay closed and heating systems are in constant use.
4. Stability and comfort on rough roads
Road salt, wet roads, and fluctuating temperatures put extra stress on suspension systems. Checking the undercarriage, including bushings, shock absorbers, and control arms, ensures optimal road contact and driving comfort.
Our recommendation: MEYLE HD components, made from reinforced material, are particularly durable and can withstand even high loads.
5. Ready for the season ahead
A comprehensive autumn check is more than just good maintenance – it’s a service that builds trust. With MEYLE’s range of high-quality parts – from Antifreeze and Brake Pads to HD Components – workshops can deliver reliability their customers can count on.
When cars are well-prepared, drivers can face the cold season with confidence – whatever the weather brings.
