Bargain motoring products are about to go on sale in Aldi's middle aisle, starting at £1.69
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Like it or not, the winter months are starting to loom large on the horizon. Darker nights, frosty mornings, and muddy boots will become the norm in a few months. And it's a time when motorists face more than a few challenges.
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has pre-empted the steady descent into the coldest time of year by announcing a new crop of car-based goodies in its latest Specialbuys event, which is set to arrive in all stores on Thursday, September 12.
It's a great chance to stock up on a few essential items every motorist should be considering as autumn and winter start to set in.
One of the first and most important things every driver should be doing is checking their car is ready for colder and darker weather.
Simple items such as light bulbs and windscreen wipers might be due an upgrade, and Aldi is offering new sets for surprisingly cheap prices.
How about a twin pack of headlight bulbs for example? These long life bulbs by Simply have a blue tint to them, which cuts through the darkness better thanks to a higher colour temperature.
The packs are £4.99 each, and they have QR codes on the boxes to help you choose the right ones for your vehicles.
Fitting headlight bulbs can be an easy task on most cars, but do check how accessible they are before you invest in new bulbs, because occasionally you might need a mechanic's help.
Windscreen wipers are a part of our cars we often overlook. And replacing worn blades can make a staggering difference, if we've let ours live on for too long.
You'll find sets in Aldi's middle aisle priced at just £3.99, which is about as cheap as they get these days. Again, scan the QR code on the box before you take them to the till, because getting the right size is important.
Cold weather really does take a toll on car batteries. And it's the time of year when breakdown services get daily calls from drivers who can't start their car on a chilly morning. This Jump Start Power Bank might just get you out of a pickle one day.
Priced at £29.99, it is ideal for small cars, with enough grunt to start petrol and diesel cars with engines up to two litres.
It contains a built-in torch, which is handy, and includes a carry case. Here's the best bit though, it doubles up as a USB charger - so you can charge up your phone with it if you need to.
It's one of those bits of kit you hope you'll never need to use, but keep it with you and, importantly, keep it fully charged, and you might one day consider it one of your best purchases.
One of the most important parts of your car is its tyres. Ahead of the winter, make sure you've got plenty of tread depth, but also keep a regular check on tyre pressures. Incorrect tyre pressures can, at best, affect fuel economy or, at worst, make your car dangerous to drive or even liable for a blowout at high speeds.
Aldi's Specialbuys this week include a £14.99 tyre inflator, which will tuck away in the boot. Powered from your cigarette lighter socket, it has a digital display that will give you your current tyre pressure, and top it back up if it's a bit low. Everyone should own one of these.
Other items I like the look of in the forthcoming Specialbuys is a £4.99 rubber boot liner, which will be suitable for most sizes of car, a set of autumn-themed air fresheners for just £1.69, and twin packs of Redex fuel system cleaners will be back in store, priced at £4.99.
As with all Aldi's Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. So set an alarm to get to your nearest store on Thursday morning and make sure you don't miss out.