Vauxhall Introduce Snow Socks
Vauxhall is the first manufacturer to introduce Snow Socks to help drivers out this winter; these may turn out to be vital accessories with the heavy snowfall predicted this year. Vauxhall recommend these Snow Socks should be carried in the car during snowy conditions to give drivers every chance of safely making unavoidable or emergency journeys.
Not as cumbersome as snow chains and more effective than winter tyres on ice and snow, these TUV approved covers just slip over the driving wheels of a car, they work by creating friction and enhancing grip.
These Snow Socks are good news for car insurance companies who during last winter’s heavy snow and icy conditions paid out £395 million to motorists in 268,400 claims, many of which were for accidental damage caused by driving on slippery roads. Vauxhall claim the Snow Socks could help reduce the risk of accidents caused by lack of traction.
The Snow Socks are made from a textured fabric that sticks to dry snow and ice, the fibres on the covers are arranged at right angles in the direction of travel in order to optimise grip on the road. Vauxhall make these Snow Socks specifically for their vehicles such as the new Vauxhall Meriva in Llanwnda but can be used on non Vauxhall vehicles too.
Sophie Thomas, Vauxhall Accessories Manager said, “With so many of us caught out by the big freeze last year, it is important to be better prepared for whatever this winter will throw at us, if we need to make it home from work, get to the train station or pick the kids up from school after a sudden change to icy conditions, Snow Socks are a perfect solution. They’re easily fitted and stored, and, if used according to the guidelines, will last for years.”
The Snow Socks are now available from any Vauxhall retailer; and remember they can be used on all makes and models of vehicles.
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