WINTER MONTHS - UNUSUAL BUT HELPFUL THINGS TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

1. Cat Litter

Cat litter can serve as an effective traction aid on icy or slippery surfaces. If your car becomes stuck in the snow, spreading cat litter around the tires can enhance traction, assisting your vehicle in gaining traction and getting back on the move.



2. Door Mats

You can utilise two door mats as makeshift traction aids by placing them under your stuck tires, gently driving forward and then reversing to grip the mats to unstick your vehicle. This is a budget-friendly alternative to specialty traction mats that provides additional grip on icy or snowy surfaces.



3. Rice Sock Pack

Create a moisture-absorbing solution by filling a sock with rice, tying a knot at the end, and placing it on your car dashboard overnight. This hack helps prevent excess moisture, reducing the likelihood of foggy windows during cold spells.



4. Tinfoil

In extremely cold weather, place a sheet of tinfoil behind your radiator to reflect heat back into the engine compartment. This helps the engine reach operating temperature more quickly, especially when it plummets to minus figures. Make sure to ...