Road salt 'can damage vehicle bodywork'

Motorists must give some serious care and attention to their cars if they are to avoid bodywork damage in the wake of the recent cold snap, it has been claimed.

According to car care firm Autoglym, road salt can have a corrosive effect on vehicle exteriors, potentially damaging a car's outward appearance if not removed.

Paul Caller, chief executive at the firm, said salt can speed up the corrosion of unprotected paintwork, as well as damage exposed plastic and rubber surfaces.

"A thorough wash, followed by the application of a quality polish or wax, is highly advisable given the unusually high volume of salt now lingering on UK roads, he added.

Last week, TyreSafe urged drivers to check the alignment of their tyres, following the snow and ice of the past month.

The firm noted that many potholes have emerged on British roads during the poor weather, potentially creating problems for vehicle suspension.

"If a car's wheels are not correctly aligned, it may pull to one side or cause vibrations in the steering wheel which can be distracting and make the vehicle difficult to control," said TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson.

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