Tag: UK weather
Drivers urged to fill up with petrol before midnight
Snow is set to return to parts of the UK on Friday so getting fuelled up ready for disruption is a good strategy out on the roads.
Drivers urged to keep tank ‘half full’ on Friday
Drivers are being urged to keep their petrol or diesel fuel tank at least half full on Friday morning especially.
Drivers urged to put washing up liquid and vinegar in cars
Two common household items can serve an important purpose in cold weather.
What to do if your car skids on ice this winter – according to expert
Motoring experts have shared crucial advice on what to do if your car starts skidding on icy roads this January to help prevent accidents and collisions.
Dad's viral car defrosting hack with sandwich bag divides opinion
A TikTok user has demonstrated a cost-effective method to de-ice your windscreen using just a sandwich bag and water
UK motorists urged to make tyre change before '450-mile wall of snow'
UK drivers have already had to face flurries of snow as well as the chaos of Storm Goretti, and reports suggest a '45-mile wall of snow' is on it's way next.
De-ice your car windscreen in ‘seconds’ with 30p kitchen ingredient
A frosted-over car can be extremely frustrating and take time to de-ice on busy mornings, but this hack will help.
Drivers urged to make 1 vital check before driving in snow as blizzard forecast for UK
A 763-mile snowstorm is expected to hit the UK in early January, and drivers have been warned to make one vital check before attempting to drive in the snow.
Electric car owners warned they could land £11k fine over winter driving error
Poor winter driving practices including illegal tyres and reduced visibility can lead to hefty fines, penalty points, and even licence loss.
Drivers urged to use two buttons to clear windscreen instead of dehumidifier
An expert revealed a simple method to clear a foggy windscreen without smearing.
Drivers urged to avoid £2,500 fine in December – and that’s not all
Breaking a simple motoring rule could cost drivers £2,500 this December.
Drivers urged to put white vinegar in cars
The cheap cleaning product can also serve another useful purpose.
Drivers urged to remove 6 items from their car this week
Drivers have been told to consider removing six items from their vehicles for one crucial reason.
Drivers urged to check under bonnet from Thursday
Vehicles could be at serious risk of damage in colder weather, with meteorologists issuing a series of weather warnings on Thursday.
Cold cars warm up fast when drivers push lesser-known button
A driving enthusiast and former car salesman has shared his go-to tips for how one often-overlooked button could help you heat up your car quicker this winter.