In autumn and winter, wet boots bring water into the car. It sits in the floor mats and ends up on the windows overnight. A small moisture absorber catches it, and in the morning the glass is clear again.
Summer screenwash freezes at the first sub-zero temperatures, and worn wipers leave streaks. Three things worth sorting out before winter to keep your windscreen clear.
Every −10 °C means roughly 0.1 bar lower tyre pressure. We explain when and how to check pressure in winter, and why a tyre filled in a warm garage is softer outside.
Topping up with the wrong coolant can cause sludge and damage the water pump. We explain what G11, G12 and G13 mean and how to check the freezing point before the first frost.
The right socket saves time and nuts alike. Here is what drive sizes mean and when you need a special socket.
The viscosity grade tells you how an oil behaves in a cold and a hot engine. Here is what the numbers mean and how to find the right oil for your car.
A mat made for your model covers the floor edge to edge and keeps mud, water and salt where they belong. Here is what to look for.
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