Check the tyres for sufficient tread and change them for winter tyres if necessary
Top up with windscreen washer fluid and check the wipers
Ensure you have sufficient antifreeze in the engine
Items to help if you are stuck in the snow could include a snow shovel and bag of grit, some food & water, torch and towing rope, blanket and extra clothing, spare cash
It can help to reduce the air pressure in the tyres to get out of the thick snow but remember to pump them up again later, so pack a tyre inflator
Snow socks or chains can be very useful but you will need gloves and something to kneel on to fit them as well
Phone charger or spare phone
Check the weather forecast
British weather can be unpredictable
If your vehicle isn’t ready to deal with dangerous conditions, don’t use it.
Written by driverhire 