{"id":1828,"date":"2018-02-08T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T10:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=1828"},"modified":"2021-01-14T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T13:39:27","slug":"winter-continues-is-your-car-still-prepared-for-driving-in-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/winter-continues-is-your-car-still-prepared-for-driving-in-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter continues: is your car still prepared for driving in snow?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although we\u2019re well into February and spring bulbs are starting to emerge from the frozen and\/or waterlogged ground across the country, we are still very much aware that winter continues and driving in snow is still a very real possibility. \u00a0The Met Office has warned that this “prolonged period of cold weather” could continue throughout this month and into March. You probably prepared your vehicle for snowy conditions at the beginning of the winter season, but is your car still prepared for driving in snow in this transitional period?<\/span><\/p>\n

Car checklist for driving in snow<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You may have changed your tyres to all-season or even winter tyres at the start of the season. Check that these are still correctly inflated and are not showing wear or any damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your windscreen cleaner topped up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check coolant levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a look at your windscreen wiper blades to see that they are still in good condition and work efficiently to clear your windscreen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use WD-40 on your locks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is your battery still reliable? \u00a0If not, replace it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you still have your emergency kit in the car? \u00a0This should contain the following items:<\/span><\/p>\n