Use this guide in autumn before the first cold snap, or before a winter journey. You will need your car handbook, screenwash suitable for low temperatures, an ice scraper and de-icer, and items for an emergency kit.
Step by step
Check the battery
Cold weather puts extra strain on batteries, especially older ones. If the engine turns over slowly or the battery is several years old, ask a garage to test it. Turn off lights, heated screens and fans before switching off the engine to reduce the load at start-up.
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