Make sure you and your car are ready for winter driving. As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops it’s well worth taking some time to prepare your car.
Darker evenings and freezing weather conditions make car insurance all the more essential, says Lloyds TSB Insurance.
Lloyds TSB Insurance reveal that the run up to Christmas is the most dangerous time on Britain’s roads. In November and December car insurance claims rocket to their highest point in the year, as the UK freeze sets in, it is a signal that many drivers should be slowing down for winter.
The insurance provider warned this week that when clocks change and nights become darker from October 30th, UK drivers face more dangers on the road.
Managing director of Lloyds TSB Insurance, Phil Loney, said, “With a few basic precautions, drivers can steer clear of most problems. But, it is vital that at all times every driver has adequate car insurance to protect them as the winter closes in.”
Lloyds TSB also recommends customers check if their insurance policies include useful “extras” such as a courtesy car in the event of a breakdown or accident.
It recommends keeping windows clean to enhance vision, checking the tread on tyres and making sure the battery is in good condition.
The insurance provider has made up a checklist for drivers so they can make sure their car is in a safe.