Winter Motoring Archives

Two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens before setting off

Autoglym reveal two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens

by James Ruppert | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles, Driving, Winter Motoring

Two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens before setting off Survey commissioned by Autoglym found that 43% of motorists admit to driving off before windscreen is completely clear of snow and ice; that proportion jumps to 67% among those aged 25-34 Many resort to unusual methods for de-icing – 28% use a

Davanti Tyres Tips for staying on the road this winter

by James Ruppert | Jan 8, 2026 | 4 x 4, Articles, Driving, Winter Motoring

Snow and ice: expert tips to stay safe on the road With the arrival of snow and ice in the UK and motorists across the company preparing for a week or two of chaos, staying safe on the roads is of paramount importance. With this in mind, Davanti Tyres has put together their top tips

Get Your Car Winter Ready with Kiran Parmar

by James Ruppert | Oct 15, 2025 | Articles, Car Care, Servicing, Tyres, Winter Motoring

It is this time of year that most of us dread – Winter. Days are getting shorter and darker; nights are getting longer, and typical unpredictable bad British weather awaits us. So, let’s see what we can do to get our cars ready for winter; spending some time now getting our cars ready could save

Michelin Cross Climate 2 Spring & Summer Update by Kiran Parmar

by James Ruppert | Oct 2, 2025 | Articles, Michelin Tyres, Tyres, Winter Motoring

It is officially Autumn now in the United Kingdom and it is that time of year most of us dread; cold, rain, windy miserable British weather is fast approaching, and with the clocks going back soon, long dark nights ahead says Kiran Parmar. However, now is a good time to reflect upon the spectacular spring

Autumn Review of Michelin CrossClimate 2 Tyres

by James Ruppert | Nov 18, 2024 | Articles, Michelin Tyres, Road Test, Tyres, Winter Motoring

By: Kiran Parmar For: Free Car Mag In early September we took delivery of a set of Michelin’s award-winning all-season tyre, the ‘CrossClimate 2.’ You can read our introductory article here: https://www.freecarmag.com/michelin-crossclimate-2-first-impressions After doing our first 600 miles on the tyres in our Audi A6 2.8 FSI Quattro during the autumn of 2024, we are

Air-cooled Porsche 911 ice driving in Santa’s back garden

by James Ruppert | Nov 12, 2023 | Articles, Classic Cars, Driving, Winter Motoring

Well, this looks like fun in January. Experience an adrenaline rush like no other and push the limits of rally-prepared air- and water-cooled Porsche 911s across breathtaking landscapes of snow and ice near Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the ‘official’ home of Santa Claus. Bookings are now open for the exclusive Kalmar Beyond Adventure

Lotus Car Rental's Brilliant De-Icing Tips

by James Ruppert | Nov 22, 2022 | Articles, Winter Motoring

With temperatures set to drop in the UK, Brits will once again be faced with the challenge of de-icing their car windscreens. Scraping your windscreen in the freezing cold is an unwanted and time consuming job - especially for those rushing out the door ready for work or the school run. Having endured the harshest

Free Truck Mag in tribute to Canada

by James Ruppert | Jan 31, 2022 | Articles, Free Car Mag, Winter Motoring

Although it was too late to change the main mag, Free Car Mag is in solidarity with the oppressed people of Canada and has a cover to celebrate their uprising. If you do not know about this major story, please see the attached videos and links. Here is what Justin Trudeau has said about the

Winter is coming: seasonal driving hacks that could save UK motorists money

by James Ruppert | Nov 23, 2021 | Articles, Insurance, Winter Motoring

Winter is coming: seasonal driving hacks that could save UK motorists money A leading insurance comparison firm is revealing the top winter driving hacks that could help motorists avoid higher premiums and retain those all-important No Claims Bonuses. Quotezone.co.uk says many motorists overlook the winter conditions and can make unnecessary mistakes that will hit them

Get Ready for Winter with Kiran

by James Ruppert | Nov 3, 2021 | Articles, Winter Motoring

It is this time of year that most of all dread – Winter. Days are getting shorter and darker; nights are getting longer, and typical unpredictable bad British weather awaits us. So, let’s see what we can do to get our cars ready for winter; spending some time now getting our cars ready could save

Category: Winter Motoring