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Winter Driving

By A Yorkshire Bloke
05-11-2019

The British winter is unpredictable so make sure you are prepared! Snow and winter weather conditions can massively affect our daily routine, here’s a list of some of our favourite and most useful winter driving tips that could hopefully make the struggle of driving in winter weather a bit less stressful.


Top Tips


  • Allow yourself extra time before a journey to fully de-ice your windscreen.

  • Clean your windscreen inside and out for maximum visibility.

  • Pre plan your journey and stick to main roads when possible as they are more likely to be cleared and gritted which should help you avoid getting caught up in bad weather conditions.

  • Stay alert and look further ahead than usual so you can break with enough time if needed as stopping distances increase considerably in icy conditions.

  • If you need to use your fog lights remember to switch them off when visibility improves so they don’t dazzle other drivers or obscure your break lights.

  • If you drive an automatic check your vehicle handbook, as some cars come with a winter driving mode.

  • Make sure your tyres have at least 3mm of tread for the winter. You could also consider buying winter tyres or all-season tyres which are made from special rubber, which provide a better grip in cold, wet conditions.

  • Winter conditions can take a toll on your car so make sure to do regular checks of your vehicles condition one thing you can do to help is add antifreeze to your radiator and a winter additive to your windscreen wiper fluid to prevent any liquids from freezing and causing damage.

  • Replace broken or worn windscreen wipers.

  • Driving up hill – leave plenty of room or if you can wait until its clear so you don’t have to stop on the hill, keep a constant speed and avoid changing gear if possible.

  • Driving down hill – Slow down before you reach the hill, use a low gear and try not to be harsh on the brakes as this can result in the wheels skidding.



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Best on price


Citroen C5 Aircross 1.5 BLUEHDI 130 FLAIR 5DR

Citroen C5 Aircross 1.5 BLUEHDI 130 FLAIR 5DR


The Citroen C5 Aircross handles easily in all conditions thanks to grip control. This system has Five modes which you can select instantly using the centre dial. There is also a hill descent assist which provides more control when travelling down hill and reduces the risk of skidding.

The suspension is exclusive to Citroen with progressive hydraulic cushions, this makes the car extremely smooth and comfortable to drive even on the worst roads.

You will appreciate the high driving position of this car which gives excellent visibility of the road.

The Citroen C5 is designed to detect pollution in the air and automatically filter the air so that clean air is circulating around the cabin.

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Best family SUV


Peugeot 3008 Estate 1.2 PURETECH GT LINE PREMIUM 5DR

Peugeot 3008 Estate 1.2 PURETECH GT LINE PREMIUM 5DR


4-wheel drive isn’t available on most of the 3008 models however the grip control system that Peugeot have developed can do nearly all the things a 4x4 can do. The rotary controller in the centre allows you to change the settings so the car is suitable for all driving on terrains.

The car also has stability control and an electronic anti-skid system.

The car is sturdy enough to not feel bouncy when going over bumps, but the suspension is also well balanced making it feel smooth allowing it to easily glide over bumps with ease.

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Best performance


BMW X5 XDRIVE30D M SPORT 5DR AUTO

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D M SPORT 5DR AUTO


The X5 is 4-wheel drive and is fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox which is carefully calibrated, making it feel like a much lighter car.

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Our favourite


Mercedes-Benz GLC CLASS GLC 220D 4MATIC AMG LINE 5DR 9G-TRONIC

Mercedes-Benz GLC CLASS GLC 220D 4MATIC AMG LINE 5DR 9G-TRONIC


The GLC is more than capable off-road or on rough terrain. Fitted with air suspension, the GLC brings great versatility with its potential to raise the ride height by 50mm to adapt to different road surfaces.

It also has a new traction control system that has separate off-road settings that delivers the sort of performance you would expect from a Land Rover.

The GLC is extremely smooth and enjoyable to drive while also being a luxurious up-market family car.

5 doors, 5 seats 0-62 in 7.9 seconds, Diesel, Semi-automatic



The future


New Land Rover Defender coming soon 2020

New Land Rover Defender coming soon 2020


The Defender has been designed for maximum durability and the materials used are said to be the strongest yet by Land Rover.

Having been put through some of the most rigorous testing out of any Land Rover to date, this sublime car has been driven 1.2 million kilometres and has completed more than 45,000 individual tests. To put it straight - The Defender has been engineered to withstand the most extreme weather conditions.

This resilient masterpiece provides great functionality, as you can personalise your off-road settings to suit it to your driving style and surface conditions. You can also increase the ride height by an extra 75mm for the most extreme off-road surfaces.