Winter is on the way and if the last two are anything to go by, we can expect another harsh few months.

Experts working for vehicle rescue operator www.startrescue.co.uk are urging drivers to be prepared for the worst.

“An hour spent now making sure your car is ready for winter could save you a whole heap of trouble if and when the snow comes,” said Ricardo Sagnella, www.startrescue.co.uk’s head of coordination.

“The Met Office is already talking about icy blasts from the north, so we want all motorists to be ready. You need to be sure both you and your car can cope if the worst should happen.”