Winter driving

Advice

Is my car insurance still valid if I drive during a weather warning?

Motoring Research team - 0
Are you still insured if you ignore Met Office weather warnings and drive your car in snow, ice, rain, wind or fog? We explain the rules.
Advice

Car fog lights: how and when to use them

Motoring Research team - 0
All you need to know about car fog lights, including how and when to switch them on, plus the penalty for using them incorrectly.
Advice

How to drive safely in snow and ice

Motoring Research team - 0
With ice and snow on the way, our easy-to-follow tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions.
Advice

How to clear ice from inside your car windscreen

Motoring Research team - 0
Ice can form on both sides of your car's windscreen in cold weather. We explain how to remove it – and prevent the problem in the first place.
Advice

10 tips for safe driving this winter

Motoring Research team - 0
We explain how to prepare your car for winter weather, plus how to drive safely in rain, snow and other adverse conditions.
Advice

Winter is coming: how to prepare your car for the cold

Motoring Research team - 0
Driving conditions get more dangerous in the colder, darker months. We explain how to prepare your car and stay safe on winter roads.
Car News

Motorists spend three hours a year defrosting their car windscreen

John Redfern - 0
A new survey from Skoda finds many UK motorists risk a fine by leaving their cars to defrost with the engine running.
Car News

Councils are spending less time gritting the roads

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
New research finds local councils are spending fewer days per year gritting the roads. This comes as the country is gripped by Storm Darcy.
Advice

Winter driving: how to save fuel and protect your car

Ethan Jupp - 0
Your car will suffer more engine wear and use more fuel in winter. Here's how to preserve your car and cut your petrol or diesel bill.