Mazda has introduced a new dealer-provided winter vehicle reliability check, costing £14.95.

The offer means a nose-to-tail car check, including washers and wipers, wheels - including the spare - with visual inspections of exhaust, brake pipes, lights and headlamp beam setting.

Mazda technicians will also check underbody and chassis condition as well as oil, coolant and anti-freeze levels. While under the bonnet they will check the battery condition and use the plug-in vehicle diagnostic system to check for potential trouble.

Door seals will also be cleaned and latches and locks lubricated to prevent drivers being locked out of their vehicles.

The offer runs until the end of February.