Electric cars have seen a substantial rise in popularity over the past five years, as the focus has been placed on reducing emissions, improving fuel economy and investing in forward-thinking tech. As of 2018, there were 3,290,800 battery-powered EVs in use worldwide, while alternative fuelled cars made up 62.3% of new cars sold in the UK last year alone.
Every year, 24% of weather-related vehicle accidents occur as a result of bad weather, including snow and ice. So before the winter weather takes full force, our handy guide looks at the top basic winter car maintenance tips for petrol, diesel and alternative fuelled cars, to help you keep your servicing costs down over Christmas.