John Craddock Ltd Magazine (October 2022)
Now summer is over it’s time to start looking towards the autumn and the winter. Although the past summer has been a record-setter as far as temperatures go, we’re set for a cold one this autumn. That means short, dark and cold days. It also means icy road conditions – a problem regardless of whether you’re taking the kids on the school run or trekking through the Scottish Highlands.
So, to keep you safe and comfortable this autumn period, we’ve put this list together. It has some great parts and accessories, and we think you’ll find a list for at least some of them. Some of these pieces were chosen to increase your safety these next few months; others were chosen because they increase your comfort level. Regardless of the specific reason why they were chosen, any of them would greatly improve your quality of life this autumn and winter.
So, without further ado, let’s go through the list!
Lights
It stands to reason that with continuously darker and longer days you will be looking to upgrade your Land Rover’s lights. Even if you’re not spending your weekends going up and down dunes or darting between foggy hills, a new set of high-quality, high-intensity lights are a great idea this time of year. It’s always better to be safe rather than sorry, after all.
At John Craddock, we carry a huge variety of lights suitable for a wide variety of Land Rover types, regardless of whether you’ve been babying a classic Land Rover Series 2 or just using a Land Rover Defender 90 as your runabout.
If you’re looking to just replace your existing lights, we thoroughly recommend our Xenon Ultima Upgrade lights. Designed to sit comfortably in your Land Rover’s existing lighting system, these bulbs are a great upgrade. Xenon gas is known to produce a much brighter light than traditional argon/nitrogen mixes that you’ll find in most other lightbulbs. At the same time, light generated by xenon lightbulbs is much ‘whiter’ than the light produced by other kinds of bulbs – giving you a much ‘truer’ idea of what you’re looking at.
If xenon replacement bulbs aren’t something you’re looking for, we have other options available. For example, ARB manufactures a range of high-intensity lights designed to complement your existing lighting system – including high-intensity floodlights and spotlights.
But lights aren’t the only part of your Land Rover that could be upgraded this autumn. Read on to learn more.
4×4 Tyres
Regardless of whether or not you’re actually going off-road this autumn and winter, it’s always a good idea to make sure that you have the best quality tyres going into the colder seasons. At John Craddock, we carry a wide range of high-quality 4×4 tyres from some of the best manufacturers on the market today.
Our range includes BF Goodrich, Goodyear, and Michelin tyres – companies known for the longevity and durability of their products. Our products include both mud tyres – great for if you’re planning on going off-road – and traditional road tyres. As with all the products on our site, our range of Land Rover tyres has been curated for quality. As a result, when you buy 4×4 tyres from John Craddock, you can be sure that you’re getting only the best.
Replacement Floor Mats
Not every Land Rover accessory on this list is of life and death importance. Sometimes you just want to make sure your Land Rover looks as good as possible. In that case, a set of replacement floor mats would help to keep your Land Rover looking great all year round, regardless of whether you’re traipsing through Scottish Highlands or just taking the kids on a walk through the park.
At John Craddock, we carry a wide range of replacement floor mats. Whether you’re looking for a traditional floor mat for your Land Rover Defender’s front seat or a set of acoustic mats, we have everything you need to take your Land Rover to the next level.
Winch
Most of the time, you’ll probably not need a winch.
You’ll probably never need to pull a fellow off-roader’s vehicle out of a trench or a river, and you’ll almost certainly never have to pull your own vehicles out of such impassible terrains. But that risk is never zero. Simply put, while you’ll probably never need a winch, there may be times when having the ability to pull heavy objects (including your own Land Rover) is an advantage. As a result, we thoroughly recommend that you consider adding a winch to your Land Rover this year.
At John Craddock, we carry a wide range of winches to choose from. Browse through our range of winches and winch accessories today. Whether you’re looking for a high-quality winch bumper for your Land Rover Defender or a warm winch, you can find it at John Craddock.
Some Gifts
Of course, with autumn and winter come thoughts of Christmas. It can be difficult to shop for that Land Rover fanatic in your life – after all, it’s probably not feasible to buy them another Land Rover!
Instead, John Craddock has gathered together an incredible selection of Land Rover gifts, suitable for both little and big kids. For weans, we carry a range of Ride-On Defenders, teddy bears, and model cars. For the bigger kid in your life, we’ve got a range of drinkware, gadgets and stationery sets.
Land Rover Parts and Spares From John Craddock
At John Craddock, we carry a wide range of Land Rover Spares, accessories and parts. Whether you’re looking for a replacement part for a classic Range Rover Sport or tires for a Land Rover Discovery, you’ll find it at John Craddock.
For more information about our range of products, please get in touch with John Craddock today. Our experienced staff is waiting to hear from you.
Now that summer is over, it's time to think about the autumn and winter months. Visit John Craddock today to discover more.
