Every year, motorists face roads plagued with ice, snow and other hazardous conditions, that is why it’s essential to ensure every car is prepared for the cold temperatures faced during winter months.

To make winter easier for customers whilst creating retail profit, stock up on the motoring essentials drivers need to keep their car in good health when temperatures drop.

Stax supply a range of big brands in the winter car care category, including Demon Ice and Blue Star products from Car Plan – both are customer favourites due to their amazing quality and competitive price point. 

 

Here are the most popular winter items for retail profits. 

Scrapers

A proper ice scraper makes lifting ice from a car’s windscreen far easier and quicker, especially when combined with de-icer. Every car owner needs a scraper – it’s why they making great point of purchase items for retailers during winter months.

Anti-freeze

Anti-freeze is a coloured liquid that stops the water in your engine’s cooling system from freezing during the winter months. It does this by lowering the freezing point of the water.

 De-icers

If there’s one part of winter that we all dislike – it’s de-icing the car. Ensure you have plenty of stock of this winter staple to meet the demand of customers who don’t want to gamble with throwing kettle water on the windscreen.

 Screen wash

Screen wash provides a clear view of the road and is considered essential to safe driving. Many products contain small amounts of ethanol or antifreeze made from methylated spirits, which keeps the product from freezing during the winter months. As screen wash is a legal requirement, sales of screen wash consistently rise during the winter season.

Winter rock salt

Winter rock salt is used for rapid clear of ice and snow, some varieties may also contain grit for extra traction.

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