Spring into action: Prepare Your IVECO for Warmer Weather

When the weather starts to warm up, road conditions change and begin to present a new set of challenges for your vehicle. Dust, heat, dry roads and longer trips can all affect your vehicle's components, leading to wear and a higher chance of potential breakdowns. Our dedicated Spring services and genuine IVECO parts will help ensure your vehicle is ready for the season ahead and lower your chances of any breakdowns. Regular checks on the key components of your vehicle helps to maintain peak performance and reliability. Here's how to make sure your IVECO vehicle can handle the changes with ease.

How they are affected: Heat increases tyre pressure, and worn or uneven tread can be dangerous on hot, dry tarmac. Plus, prolonged journeys can cause additional strain.

Signs to look out for: Cracking, low tread depth, bulging, or uneven tyre wear patterns.

How we help: We check for wear, pressure, and alignment. Recommending replacements where necessary. Our technicians ensure your tyres are ready for the long, hot hauls.

How they are affected: Dry roads and higher temperatures demand consistent braking performance. Brake fluid can degrade faster in heat, and residual salt from the winter may still affect brake parts.

Signs to look out for: Reduced responsiveness, squeaking or grinding.

How we help: We can undertake a full spring inspection which includes your brakes. We use genuine IVECO parts and fluids to restore your braking power and to extend the life of your components.

Why: Longer daylight hours mean lights may be used less often, but functioning brake lights, indicators and headlamps are still crucial, especially for driving in the darker hours. Did you know? Not having the legal vehicle light requirements can lead to a fine and points on your license!

Signs to look our for:  Flickering, dimming of bulbs or cracked lenses

How we help: We can test and replace worn bulbs and clean all housings, ensuring full visibility and legal compliance on the road.

How they are affected: Your battery health may have weakened over the Winter and could fail unexpectedly when the warmer weather arrives due to a sped up rate of battery corrosion.

Signs to look out for: Slow starts, warning lights, or visible corrosion.

How we help: We can test your battery health, clean the terminals and replace if required using IVECO-approved batteries that deliver consistent power in hot conditions.

How they are affected: Higher operating temperatures affect power steering fluid, and worn components may show more symptoms under the stress of higher heats.

Signs to look out for: Whining sounds, difficulty turning or uneven steering response.

How we help: We check fluid levels, belts, and hoses, refilling with approved fluids to maintain smooth handling.

How they are affected: Engines run hotter in Spring and Summer. Low or degraded fluids can lead to overheating, reduced efficiency, or breakdowns.

Signs to look out for: Overheating, dirty oil, or coolant warnings.

How we help: Our technicians check all levels, top up fluids, and recommend oil changes using high-performance lubricants to keep your engine cool and protected.

How they are affected: Glass expands in warmer weather which can lead to cracks or worsen existing ones. Your wipers may have worked hard over the Winter and can experience cracking and reduce effectiveness of clearing debris from your windscreen that the warmer weather brings. 

Signs to look out for: Chips or cracks in the windscreen, smears on windscreen, cracked or brittle windscreen wipers.

How we help: We inspect all vehicle components to catch any issues before they arise.

How they are affected: Spring warmth can reveal hardened or cracked rubber seals after the colder months. This can cause sticking, noises or leaks.

What to look out for: Whistling noises, water entering the vehicle or stiff doors.

How we help: We inspect all rubber components and lubricate locks and hinges for smooth, quiet operation and improved sealing.

How they are effected: Even in warmer months, early morning and higher altitudes can require cabin heat especially for overnight stays.

Signs to look out for: Lack of warm air, error codes or inconsistent performance.

How we help: Our team checks your parking heater to make sure it is functioning properly, ensuring you have comfort whenever you need it.

IVECO Spring Safety Check

Ensure your vehicle is performing at its very best with an IVECO Spring Safety Check at Day's. Our IVECO technicians will inspect and service the following:

- Tyres

- Brakes

- Lighting

- Power Steering

- Battery

- Rubber seals, door and locks

- Coolant and oil levels

- Windscreen, mirrors, lenses and wipers

- Function of parking heater