The unorthodox advice comes at a perfect time, when plummeting temperatures are causing a number of issues for drivers.

The cheap fruit can serve an important use during bouts of cold weather.

Vehicles could be at serious risk of damage in colder weather, with meteorologists issuing a series of weather warnings on Thursday.

Drivers using bridges have been warned not to get caught out for a reason you probably aren't aware of.

Storm Claudia is bringing disruption and could cause road closures and flooding in the UK on Friday, November 14.

Amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued for large swathes of the UK.