Few things can compare to a warm car on cold winter days — but did you know that your car itself also benefits from it? Here are three reasons why you should have your car warmed up before the journey home begins.
Perhaps you have been on holiday in a sunny and warm climate and are dreading landing at cold and blustery Gardermoen? Or maybe you have been on a ski holiday and felt the cold on your body? No matter where you have travelled or what you have been doing — there are few things more wonderful than a warmed-up car when the holiday is over and the journey home from the airport is upon you. Let the trip end with relaxed shoulders and a good mood. Here are 3 good reasons why you should book a car warm-up with us during the winter months.
1. The journey home is simply more enjoyable
Are you travelling with family, friends, a partner or alone? Either way, getting into an ice-cold car and shivering until it warms up is never a pleasant way to end a trip. If you have travelled far and are longing for your sofa or bed at home, the mood is rarely improved by sitting and shaking for an indeterminate amount of time inside a frozen car. It is the small things that make the big difference, and when we finish a trip in winter, a warmed-up car waiting for you will undoubtedly be appreciated.
2. The engine is not put under as much strain in a warmed-up car
The Norwegian cold does not only affect us humans — cars are also affected by the climate. Here you have a vehicle that transports us from A to B and shields us from the elements. Because the car is so robust and protective, we rarely stop to think that it too may need a little consideration, which is especially true in the cold.
When temperatures drop, your car’s engine can experience extra strain. The oil thickens and can resemble syrup in the cold, and the car can struggle more than usual. Low temperatures can affect pistons, timing chains, timing belts and valve lifters. We warm up before exercise to reduce strain on our bodies. You should do the same with your car — warm it up before driving in sub-zero temperatures. When the car and engine are slightly warm, the drive will go much more smoothly and safely.
3. The journey home becomes both safer and more efficient
At Dalen Parkering, we start your car when your flight lands, and then make sure to clear the snow and scrape the ice from your vehicle. This ensures you have a more efficient journey home where you do not have to stand with stiff fingers around an ice scraper, stressing about getting on your way. Our careful work will also make the journey safer. By removing all ice and snow, you get better visibility on the road and avoid large amounts of snow blowing onto the windscreens of other drivers.
