Parts specialist Blue Print is fully geared up for winter with a range of parts designed to combat the rigours of winter weather. Snow, rain, and salt spray can all have an adverse effect on wearable components, plus, the extra strain from cold starts, constant heating, and fogged up windows can have an effect on a variety of vehicle systems. This means replacement parts demand will rise and the Blue Print range has a variety of winter essentials covered.

Wiper blades
Blue Print supplies OE matching quality wiper blades to ensure efficient clearing and safe driving. The range offers more than 50 wiper blades, covering over 8,000 applications for a variety of different vehicle makes and models. Good wiping performance is a essential for visibility and safety and Blue Print blades are designed to offer excellent performance even in the toughest conditions.

Window regulators
Window regulators are prone to failure in winter months, especially when the temperature drops below freezing. Blue Print supplies over 100 different window regulators in a range covering over 1,000 applications for a variety of vehicle makes and models. Blue Print also supplies window winders for older cars, with over 1,000 applications in range.

Washer pumps
During the winter months, washer pumps have to work harder to keep windscreens clear due to salt, ice and snow. Products such as de-icer can leave smears adding to a washer pump work load and these units can often fail in freezing temperatures. Blue Print offers a range of over 50 washer pumps for a variety of different vehicle makes and models, with over 2,000 applications covered.

Glow plugs
Sub-zero temperatures in the colder months cause glow plugs to stay on for longer, which highlights any wear and the extra stress on components can cause failure. Blue Print offers over 130 replacement glow plugs covering over 3,919 applications.

Starter motors and alternators
Starter motors and alternators may also show signs of wear during the winter months due to the extra strain caused by extended headlamp and heating use. Blue Print supplies over 400 alternators and over 300 starter motors in range to cover a wide variety of applications.

You can find full details of these Blue Print products in the Blue Print LIVE! online catalogue at www.blue-print.com/blueprintlive.