| With those long winter months creeping closer, it's | | | | of use. These robust chains are quick and easy to fit |
| time to start taking precautions. We're all stocking | | | | thanks to a double lateral spring and auto-blocking |
| our cabinets full of powdered painkillers and cough | | | | tension system, too. |
| mixtures, but what about the precautions we need | | | | Lighting |
| to take for our cars? | | | | Winter brings with it darker mornings and earlier |
| To ensure your car can take on brutal winter | | | | nights, so keeping illuminated is even more important. |
| conditions in Britain or abroad and above all, help you | | | | There are two key ways to make sure you're |
| drive safely, take some time to invest in these | | | | travels are brightly lit. |
| essential car accessories. | | | | The first is to ensure you carry a decent torch, like |
| Windscreen Wipers | | | | the Duracell Explorer torch. It's small enough to pack |
| The first step to take is making sure your vision is | | | | away in your glove box so it's always to hand. |
| never at risk of being obscured. Fog, rain, sleet and | | | | Spare car light bulbs are important to have to hand |
| snow can all prove incredibly hazardous, even during | | | | too. And if not spares, you may wish to invest in |
| the daytime. With a good pair of windscreen wipers | | | | some powerful halogens to guide you through dark |
| though, you can keep your windscreen clear as | | | | and difficult conditions. |
| you're on the go. Piaa are experts in this field, and | | | | Breakdown Kits |
| their super silicone wipers are completely coated with | | | | The ultimate precaution to take is an emergency |
| 100% silicone - effective in wiping away mud, rain | | | | break down kit, ideal when travelling home or abroad. |
| and snow. The wiper blade stays sharp too, even | | | | A good breakdown kit will contain everything from |
| after 230,000 operations. | | | | elasticated tow ropes and jump leads, to wheel |
| Snow Chains | | | | wrenches and even a high visibility jacket so you can |
| If you're planning to take on truly extreme | | | | seen. With all these breakdown essentials to hand, |
| conditions, you'll have to make sure your car wheels | | | | getting back on the go will be as quick and painless |
| are going to be up for it. The best support you can | | | | as possible |
| provide your tyres with when the snow starts to | | | | |
| thicken are snow chains. These are essential for | | | | Battery Chargers |
| increasing the grip your tyres have when driving | | | | Finally, should it be your battery that lets you down, |
| through the frostiest conditions. | | | | make sure you're able to charge it and get back on |
| You could try Husky brand Snow Chains. As well as | | | | the road as quickly as possible. They're available in a |
| being made from 9mm welded steel, they're zinc | | | | number of different amp settings, so ensure you |
| treated to ensure maximum strength and longevity | | | | have selected the correct one before you buy. |