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Winter driving special

Our guide tells you all you need to know to stay safe on the road this winter

Winter driving

After two years of extreme weather, more and more people are waking up to the fact that it’s essential to prepare properly for driving in winter.

Snow, sub-zero temperatures and heavy rain can pose all sorts of problems for cars – but the good news is that with a little planning, you can ensure that you are ready for the worst of the conditions. When the clocks go back, you need to make sure you’re ready for the long, cold winter evenings!

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Of course, Auto Express is here to help. This indispensable guide tells you all you need to know to stay mobile this winter.

The experts at Prodrive give us tips on how to drive safely, plus we list the kit to buy and DIY jobs to do to ensure you don’t get stranded at the roadside in the worst of the weather. As the temperatures drop, it’s advice you can’t afford to ignore.

Contacts:

Autoglym 01462 677766 www.autoglym.com  
Black Diamond 01438 749501 www.blackdiamondproducts.co.uk
Bluecol 0161 764 5981 www.bluecol.co.uk 
Cannon 020 8275 6000 www.cannoncarmats.co.uk
CarPlan 0161 764 5981 www.tetrosyl.com  
CTEK 01380 722621 www.ctek.com
Diamondbrite 01622 815679 www.jewelultra.com  
EnduroShield 0845 299 6229 www.enduroshield.co.uk
Future Developments (Winter Tyre Grip) 01782 720754
Halfords 08457 626625 www.halfords.com
Michelin 0800 731 4973 www.michelin.com
Osram 01744 812221 www.osram.com
Philips 01293 776774 www.philips.com
Prestone 0161 866 4800 www.holtsauto.com
Ring 0113 213 2000 www.ringautomotive.co.uk
Roofbox Company (Maggi, Autosock) 01539 621884 www.roofbox.co.uk
TomTom 0845 161 0009 www.tomtom.com
Turtle Wax 01695 716610 turtlewaxeurope.com
Wiper Blades 01299 251130 www.wiperblades.co.uk

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