A Guide To Winter Maintenance

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Motorists are more likely to break
down in winter than any other time of
year. There’s also a greater probability
of delays on the roads.
No matter what vehicle you are in or
how good a driver you are, if there is
a big accident on the roads you could
face several hours sitting still whilst
the road is cleared. And winter is a
time when you don’t want to be sat
still in a car without being prepared
for the cold.
We’ve given you the tips to reduce the
risk of a breakdown, but in case you
do get stuck, here’s our checklist of
things to keep in your car and things to
do to be prepared for the cold weather
Things to keep in the car
• Sat-nav or map book
• A snow shovel
• Windshield scraper and small
brush/broom
• Torch (and extra batteries)
• Water
• Snacks/food
• Extra hats, socks and gloves
• Good sturdy footwear
• First aid kit
• Necessary medications
• Blankets or sleeping bag
• Small bag of road salt
• Mobile phone in-car charger to plug
into lighter
How to prepare for the
worst
• Check your car before travelling
• Make sure you have breakdown
cover and know the phone number
• Keep your fuel topped up at least
half full
• Check the weather forecast and
avoid driving when weather
warnings are in place
• If you get stuck, stay in your
vehicle and try and phone help
• Be prepared to stay in your vehicle
overnight if the need arises
Sources
WINTER SURVIVAL KIT