Gather together the following items and pack them in your vehicle at the start of the winter season. You never know when you might need them!
What to Pack
· Ice scraper and de-icer
· Warm clothes and blankets – for you and all passengers
· Torch and spare batteries – or a wind-up torch
· Boots
· First aid kit
· Jump leads
· A shovel
· Road atlas
· Sunglasses (the glare off winter sun can be dazzling)
In Addition
In addition, when setting out on journeys during the winter season remember to take with you:
· Food and a flask with a hot drink
· Any medication you, or other people travelling with you, need to take regularly
Is your car well-prepared?
Don’t get snowed in!
Check that your vehicle is ready for winter using the POWDERY checklist as a good reminder:
· PETROL (or diesel). Have you got enough? Do you know where to fill up?
· OIL – check levels once a month
· WATER – check radiator and screen wash regularly
· DAMAGE – check wipers, lights etc. for signs of wear and tear or damage, and make sure windscreens, windows and lights are clear of ice and snow.
· ELECTRICS – check lights, indicators and controls are working properly
· RUBBER TYRES – are they well inflated, legal, with good tread and free from damage?
· YOU – are you fit to drive? Have you slept well? Are you taking any medication that could make it unsafe for you to drive?
If you are planning to travel with pets, ensure that animals are safe and secure, and will not be a distraction to the driver or people travelling in your vehicle – seek appropriate advice before you travel.
Make sure you vehicle’s fluids are prepped for the winter with a full service at D&G Autocare.
