{"id":27211,"date":"2026-01-24T12:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T12:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gruas-asistencia.com\/?p=27211"},"modified":"2026-01-25T18:17:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T18:17:03","slug":"most-common-breakdowns-in-summer-vs-winter-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gruas-asistencia.com\/en\/most-common-breakdowns-in-summer-vs-winter-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Most common breakdowns in summer vs winter in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Spain, vehicles face extreme challenges: from 40\u00b0C in Seville in August to the sub-zero cold of the Castilian plateau. These temperature changes are the direct cause of most of the breakdowns we handle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere we tell you what the most common breakdowns are so you can be alert and avoid an unexpected event that could ruin your trip.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Summer: The enemy is extreme heat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSummer in Spain means holidays, but also overheated engines. The asphalt can reach temperatures of up to 60\u00b0C, making the road a real test for your vehicle. The most common faults in summer are:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The cooling system<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s the main breakdown in July and August. If the coolant level is low or the thermostat fails, the engine loses its cooling capacity, causing a temperature increase that can be fatal for the vehicle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTip:<\/strong> Never ignore your car’s temperature. If it rises above normal, stop immediately.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tires and blowouts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith the heat, air pressure tends to increase, and if your tires have cuts, are very worn, or do not have adequate pressure, the risk of a blowout multiplies. In addition, hot asphalt increases tire wear.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Air-conditioning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlthough a failure in the air conditioning does not stop the engine and will not leave you stranded on the road, in the middle of August in Spain it is much more than a matter of comfort. Traveling at 40\u00b0C without air conditioning increases fatigue, becoming a real risk of accidents. Usually, this failure is caused by dirty filters or a small gas leak that could have been avoided.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Winter: The cold takes its toll on electricity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen the real cold arrives, the problems change. We’re no longer so worried about the car overheating, but rather that it simply won’t start.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The battery: The biggest victim<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBatteries hate low temperatures. The cold causes it to lose the power it needs to start the engine, and if the battery is already more than 3 or 4 years old, it is very likely that one winter morning will be enough to make it stop working. In our experience, the battery is the number one cause of assistance in winter.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Liquids and freezing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you don’t use a quality antifreeze, the water in the system can freeze, expand, and burst hoses or even the radiator. The same applies to windshield washer fluid: if it freezes, you won’t be able to clean the salt and mud off the glass, reducing your visibility to zero.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Brakes and road salt<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn many areas of Spain, salt is spread to prevent ice. This salt is highly corrosive. If you don’t wash your car frequently in winter, it can damage the braking system and other parts of the vehicle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Component<\/th>\n Summer Risk<\/th>\n Winter Risk<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Battery<\/td>\n Infrequent<\/td>\n Very high (Downloads)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Engine<\/td>\n Overheating<\/td>\n Freezing of fluids<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Tires<\/td>\n Heat bursts<\/td>\n Lack of grip (Ice\/Water)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Visibility<\/td>\n Glare and dust<\/td>\n Fogging and frost<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to avoid getting stranded?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegardless of the era, the key is always prevention. Before a long trip or a change of season, we recommend:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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