Are winter tyres worth it?
Should you buy winter tyres? Are they the same as ice tyres? Can you use winter rubber in summer? Martynn Randall reveals all.
winter Tips and Tutorials Archive
You are here
Winter Car Essentials Kit: What to Pack
Snow and ice are in the weather forecast. Here’s what to pack in your winter car survival kit to help you cope in an emergency.
Will my car battery die in cold weather?
Winter will always test a car battery's mettle, what with low temperatures and the extra demand of heated seats and screens. Martynn advises on how to keep your battery in the best of health...
How to drive on ice and snow
What's the best way to drive up a hill covered in snow? What do you do if the car in front loses control? Learn how to drive in winter with these driving tips for icy roads. ...
Gritted roads: how to protect your car from winter salt
The gritters are out and the roads are covered in salt – how do you protect your car from this worst aspect of winter? Martynn Randall explains.
Why is my car heater not blowing hot air?
Troubleshooting car heater problems? Not blowing hot air? Heater only works on high? Find out what may be to blame here.
How to prepare your brakes for winter
It's important to check that your brake pads are in fine fettle ahead of winter, says Martynn, and to know what to do if all is not well...
5 tips for storing your car in winter
How do you store a car in winter? You could just stick it in the garage and hope for the best or you could follow these five tips and do it properly.
5 reasons why old cars are good in winter
The winter months are upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to squirrel your classic car away. In fact, you should do the opposite. Keep driving it.
The Semi-Annual Winter Tyre Swap
There is no better time than now, while you are packing away your Christmas decorations and putting them back out ing the garage, to swap on your snow tyres. If you live in the northern half of the UK, or anywhere in the mountains, the next few weeks promise to deliver freezing temperatures and...