Winter Driving Tips from Pulman

1. Check your tyres, worn tyres will make day to day driving on snow and ice very dangerous.
2. Charge your mobile phone fully, and leave a blanket plus a shovel in the car should you become stuck in a remote area, or even on a main road overnight.
3. Plan your route. Try and aim for main roads which should be maintained and gritted. Especially aim for bus routes are these are usually prioritised.
4. Completely clear your windscreen of snow AND roof. If you brake and the snow slides off the roof of your car,  your visibility will be completely compromised and your windscreen wipers may break if you try to use them. Also fully clean your headlights and rear lights to aid visibility, not only to yourself but other road users.
5. When setting off, cars with manual gears, try and use 2nd gear to pull away. This minimises wheel spin.
6. Once on the road, give yourself 4 times the normal stopping distance to cars and junctions.
7. Drive as if you are on eggshells, brake gently, accelerate gently, but do not too be too timid as a small inclince can cause you to stop and slip backwards should your speed not be adequate.

Drive safely this winter and remember, we can check your car and make sure it's fully set for the harsh winter period with our exclusive Winter Safety Check

Pulman in a winter wonderland

All our showrooms are still open for business despite the hazardous driving conditions and wintery weather. Pop into our showrooms for a nice hot drink and a look at the latest Volkswagen & SEAT models.

Check out the photos below from our Durham site with some great clean up work by our sales team.

Swap your old car for new with Pulman Volkswagen

Our exclusive Swap Shop is back by popular demand!

We will give you the best possible price for your car plus an additional £500.

This fantastic offer is only available on the 19th, 20th and 21st of November 2010.

Simply download the voucher below, print it out, and hand it over to the sales person at our showrooms during the event. Alternatively, just quote the voucher code.

Get your exclusive swap shop voucher here

Don't forget, 3 years free servicing is also available on all new cars purchased with Volkswagen Finance.

Terms and conditions apply. Voucher valid only on 19th, 20th and 21st November 2010. Cannot be redeemed for cash. 3 years free servicing available for up to 3 years or 30,000 miles whichever occurs sooner and is only available when purchasing cars on Volkswagen Solutions. Free servicing offer ends 31st December 2010.