With how the crazy the weather has been heres a guide to winter motoring

• Add anti-freeze to your radiator. Engine coolant can crack radiators, even the engine block itself, if allowed to freeze, which will land you with costly repair bills. Check your handbook for details on which product to use.

• Keep your windscreen washer reservoir well topped up with appropriate screen washcontaining anti-freeze additives. Examine the wiper blades, front and rear, and replace them if they’re worn.

• Cold starts place an extra strain on the car’s battery, as does the increased use of the headlights and demisters. If your car is sluggish to start in the morning, consider replacing your battery or topping it up.

• Make sure the battery’s contact terminals are free from grime. You could also grease them to prevent charge leakage.

• Check your tyres. Low tread or unevenly worn tyres are dangerous, particularly during the winter months. We’d recommend a tread depth of around 3mm – nearly double the 1.6mm required by law – to be safe. Don’t forget to check the spare, too.

• Even in winter you should run your air-conditioning for at least an hour a week. This allows the coolant in the system to lubricate all of the moving parts and prevents the build-up of elements which can corrode pipework.

• It’s especially important that you continue to regularly check all of the fluid levels, lights and tyre pressures through the winter. If you find something awry, fix it before you set off.

• Make sure your car is serviced according to the manufacturer’s schedule to ensure it’s in proper working order throughout the winter.


Equipment - think about your trip. Consider taking the following items:
• Windscreen scraper
• Mobile phone (with spare battery and charger)
• Extra fuel
• Food and water
• Torch
• First-aid kit
• Blanket
• Additional clothes (including gloves)
• Tow rope
• Jump leads
• Shovel
• Medication (if you take any)

one other thing to remember, is tell someone you are going out in your car, and tell someone where your going and how long it should take.. in case you get caught in a snow drift or have a lil accident and cant contact anyone!

Snow drift? Bring it on.

I don't think we have had any real snow since 1984....shame.

Oh...and keep my number 07527 111195.

If you get stuck I will drag you out LOL

OR just sorn your pride and joy and buy a few hundred £ bag of sh*t,like i did with the vento-sh*t.

You might get a call dude if i get stuck

D, you'll be sound mate that heavy german car will get thru owt!

My mk3 golf was ace in snow

dont for get your 2 bits of carpet in your car

you sorn`d them cos you cant we arsed to fix them you idle git :joker:

the blue 1 is nearly done

lol lol lol