Get Your Car Winter Ready with Easytrip with 7 Easy Steps
Irish winters can be unpredictable — one minute it’s drizzle, the next it’s frost and fog. Between the shorter days and cold mornings, your car needs a bit of extra care to keep everything running smoothly.
Here’s how to get your car winter ready and make sure you’re covered for whatever the Irish weather throws your way.
❄️ 1. Check Your Battery
Cold weather is tough on batteries. If your car’s been slow to start lately or the lights dim when you turn the key, it might be time to have your battery checked.
A weak battery can leave you stranded on a frosty morning — and that’s never fun before work. Regular checks or a quick visit to your local garage can save a lot of hassle later.
💡 Tip: If you’re an Easytrip customer with Breakdown Assistance, you’re already covered for flat batteries, jump-starts, and callouts 24/7 across Ireland.
👉 Add Breakdown Assistance to your account for extra peace of mind.
🧊 2. Top Up Your Screenwash and Coolant
Winter driving means more dirt, salt, and grit on the roads — and all of that ends up on your windscreen. Keep your washer fluid topped up with a winter-grade solution to prevent it from freezing.
The same goes for your coolant — it stops your engine from freezing and overheating. Most garages will check this for you in minutes.
🚗 3. Keep Tyres in Top Shape
Your tyres are your car’s only contact with the road, so they need to be ready for rain, frost, and everything in between.
Check:
- Tread depth: Minimum legal limit is 1.6mm, but more tread means better grip.
- Tyre pressure: Cold weather can lower pressure quickly.
- Condition: Watch for cuts, bulges, or uneven wear.
💡 Consider winter or all-season tyres if you live in an area prone to frost or snow.
🪟 4. Clear Visibility Is Key
It sounds simple, but visibility is everything in winter. Keep your wipers clean and replace them if they smear. Clear your lights regularly and make sure all bulbs are working — it helps others see you too.
And don’t forget the inside: demist your windows fully before you drive off.
🚙 5. Keep an Emergency Kit in the Boot
Even the best-prepared drivers can get caught out. A small kit in the boot can make a big difference. Include:
- A torch and spare batteries
- Blanket and gloves
- Phone charger or power bank
- De-icer and scraper
- A small first-aid kit
If you’ve got Easytrip Breakdown Assistance, you’ll have 24/7 support if things go wrong — but a few extras can still help while you wait.
🧽 6. Don’t Forget Your Car Wash Routine
Winter grime can build up fast — especially salt and grit from the roads, which can damage your paintwork.
With Maxol, you can keep your car clean all winter long. Just drive in, press the Easytrip button at participating Maxol locations, and the cost is automatically deducted from your Easytrip account.
💧 Bonus: You’ll get 20% off washes Monday to Friday.
🛠️ 7. Check Your Insurance and Assistance Cover
Before the real winter weather hits, double-check your insurance, breakdown, and keycare cover. Losing your keys in the frost or getting locked out is more common than you’d think!
Easytrip’s Keycare cover can help replace your keys and reprogram locks — no panic, no fuss.
🌨️ Be Ready for Anything
A little prep now saves a lot of stress later. Check your tyres, battery, and fluids — and make sure you’ve got the right cover in place.
With Easytrip, you can handle it all: parking, tolling, breakdown assistance, car wash, and keycare — all in one tag, one account, one less thing to worry about this winter.
👉 Log in or Sign Up Today and start the season the easy way.
🚗 Don’t Forget – Park Free This Winter
Once your car’s winter ready, make parking easier too. With Easytrip, you can park free for 3 months when you activate Easytrip Parking — after that, it’s just €1.50 a month.
No tickets. No coins. No hassle.
Just drive in, park automatically, and drive out — your Easytrip tag takes care of it all.
From Dundrum and Brown Thomas Car Park to hospitals and city centres across Ireland, Easytrip helps you skip the parking stress so you can focus on the journey.
👉 Activate Your Free Parking Offer By Adding Parking To Your Account!
