You will no doubt come across instances where your car struggles to start, usually at an inconvenient time, such as when you’re heading to an appointment or doing the school run. Luckily, there are solutions available to help your car get back on the road when you’re stuck.
Starting aids can be a great way of helping your vehicle fire up, whether you’re in a car, a lorry or on a bike. So, how can starting aids help, and what exactly do they do?
Reasons why your car might not start
Unfortunately, if your car doesn’t start, it could be due to a number of different reasons, and it might not always be easy to identify the issue. It could be the battery, fuel injection system or an electrical problem.
You can find more information about troubleshooting a car that won’t start here.
Cold and wet weather conditions can also impact your vehicle, making it work harder to start the engine.
How can a starting aid help your car?
If you’ve found that your engine won’t start up, particularly in cold or damp conditions, you can use a starting aid to help get you moving again. Starting aids, particularly Bradex Easy Start, work by making the fuel and air mix more combustible to help the engine start more easily.
You simply spray the starting aid directly into the air intake (refer to your vehicle manual for where this is located), and let it do its job! Bradex Easy Start can be used on multiple engine types, including vans, lorries, motorbikes and even lawnmowers and tractors. You can use Bradex in both petrol and diesel engines, but follow manufacturer guidance, particularly for modern diesel engines. Be aware that you may need an extra person to help with diesel engines, as you need to spray the formula into the air intake while turning the ignition key.
You can use Bradex Easy Start when your engine needs a bit of a boost, but be aware that regular use can mask underlying issues and potentially cause engine wear. If problems persist, you should have the vehicle inspected by a professional.
Why you should keep Bradex Easy Start in your car
Bradex Easy Start has been designed as a DIY solution, delivering a simple way to avoid those inconvenient situations where you’re stuck with a vehicle that won’t start. With its simple spray can, it can be easily stored in your car. Be wary that it shouldn’t be stored in extreme heat, which could happen in cars in summer conditions.
Our Bradex starting aid works down to -20°C, and gets to work quickly and safely, when used as directed. It has been formulated with an upper cylinder lubricant to protect your engine.
Easy Start vs Cold Start
You might have noticed that we also offer our Cold Start starting aid. If you’re wondering which starting aid is best for you, here are some key points to consider.
Both Bradex Easy Start and Cold Start are designed to help your engine fire up for a quick, easy solution when it is struggling. If you’re particularly concerned about cold conditions, Cold Start has been designed with a potent formula that is specialised in firing up engines in freezing temperatures.
While Bradex Easy Start can also work in cold temperatures, it’s also great for cars that are generally prone to starting problems, such as older models.
Whatever problem you need solving when it comes to your vehicle, you can rest assured that Holts has just what you need to get back on the road. Discover our full range of products today.
