As winter approaches, a breakdown is the last thing you want. There are many things you can do to prepare your car and its tyres for the winter, however. Keeping your vehicle and tyres well maintained throughout the colder months will save you money on repairs and emergency call-outs, keep you on the road during terrible weather and help keep you safe.
You can always take a trip to your local garage for a basic vehicle check or special winter check up, but there are plenty of other things you can do yourself at home to keep your car in top condition during the winter.
Firstly, check your lights: turn them on and take a walk around the car to ensure they’re all working properly. Check your fog lights and hazards too, as well as the full beam of your headlights which you may need on dark country roads or in awful weather conditions.