Winter Car Kit

Prepare early to ensure you aren’t caught out in the cold in your car this winter.  Apart from the usual winter motor checks – tread and pressure of tyres, anti-freeze in your screen-wash and efficient working brakes, here is our suggested winter car kit:

• A scraper and de-icer
• A blanket
• Warm clothes
• First-aid kit
• A charged mobile phone
• Torch
• Small bottle of water
• High energy non-perishable food
• Jump leads
• Sturdy shoes

And if snow is forecast – a shovel, sand or a scrap of carpet to gain grip when pulling away on icy roads, extra warm clothes and be sure to tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to get there.

Last reviewed 2/11/2011

To talk to an expert in your area and get a quote, contact your local insurance broker.