Winter is finally here, are you ready Dorchester?

The big freeze has finally come, and while we have only had a token scattering of snow yesterday the temperatures continue to remain very low.  The Met Office warn of widespread ice for the next few days, so before you head out take a moment to think about your vehicle.  

Is your vehicle ready?

• Find your ice scraper and have it handy
• Check you have antifreeze in your radiator
• Keep your windscreen clean
• If you battery is getting unreliable replace it asap
• Keep your lights clean to maximise visibility
• Keep a closer eye on your tyre pressures during the colder months
• Make sure your mobile phone is topped up

In case of emergency - especially on a long journey in severe weather stock your car up with:

• A shovel
• First aid kit
• Tow rope
• Jumpers, hats and gloves
• Thermos of hot drink
• Items of packaged food
• Jump leads
• Blankets or old sleeping bags
• A torch
• Road atlas

Are we to see more snow?  Let us know if you have any where you are! 

Photo courtesy of Hefftech's Flickr photostream