Winter check: find craftsmen, get offers and find out costs

A winter car check includes important checks such as changing to winter tires, checking the battery, topping up antifreeze and checking the lights. Windscreen wipers, brakes and underbody protection should also be checked to ensure that the vehicle gets through the cold season safely.

The cost of a winter car check varies depending on the garage and the scope of the inspection. As a rule, prices start from CHF 80, but this usually only includes checking the tires or engine oil, for example, and not the tire change or oil change itself. This is charged separately. But: a well-executed winter check saves money in the long term, as it can prevent expensive repairs and breakdowns in winter.

To prepare your car for winter, you should change to winter tyres, check the battery and antifreeze and make sure that the windscreen wipers and lights are working properly. A comprehensive winter check at a garage covers all the important points so that you can drive safely and worry-free.

In winter, you should have an emergency kit in your car, including an ice scraper, snow broom, warm blanket, jumper cables and gloves. Snow chains and a flashlight are also useful items, especially in snowy regions.