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Winter is coming – prepare your car and drive with care to stay safe on the roads

24th September 2020

A typical winter scene (in north Dorset), with temperatures below freezing and ice-covered surfaces. (Photo copyright Kim Henson).

Think ahead to prepare your vehicle and ready yourself for the challenges of driving through the next few months…

With winter on its way, it is wise to check your vehicle for the months ahead and also to prepare yourself for the inevitable cold, damp, foggy days that are typically part of Britain’s climate between now and next spring.

Kim says, “The link below will take you to what I feel is a comprehensive and useful guide called “Staying Safe on UK Roads in Winter: What YOU can do”. I include it on Wheels-Alive in the spirit of ‘useful motoring information’ and hope that it may help all our readers keep their vehicles in top condition and avoid or overcome dangerous situations when driving during the winter months:

https://www.hendycarstore.co.uk/staying-safe-on-uk-roads-this-winter/

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