I live in the Peak District - should I put winter tyres on my hatchback or swap for a 4x4 to counter the winter conditions?

I live in the Peak District and drive a Ford Fiesta but because of winter weather conditions, I decided to swap it for a Skoda Yeti. However, I've been told that getting winter tyres would be the best...

Are rear-wheel drive cars easier to drive in winter conditions if the engine is also rear fitted?

Are rear-wheel drive cars easier to drive in winter conditions if the engine is also rear fitted e.g. as in a Smart?

Which car is best for icy conditions?

I live in the country and own a 2014 BMW 5 Series which is useless on icy days. Which car would serve me better for such conditions?

How can I stop my car door sticking to the rubber seals on cold and frosty mornings?

How can I stop my car door sticking to the rubber seals on cold and frosty mornings?

Would a two wheel drive car fitted with winter tyres cope as well as a 4x4 with winter tyres?

I am having to change my 2008 Nissan X-Trail and want to buy a more environmentally friendly car. However, I live in an upland area of Wales where we get high snowfall in winter in the hills. Would a two...

Do any cars offer remote heating for frosty mornings?

Given that the cold winter days are settling in, my attention turns to the frustrations of going outside to scrape the frost off the windscreen and then sit in a cold car until the engine warms up. Is...

What's a good car for driving in winter?

I know it is high summer, but can you recommend a winter runaround that can be used on untreated rural roads? My current car is a BMW 5 Series estate which is a great drive but even with winter tyres is...

Is leaving a car unattended while it's de-icing illegal?

I regularly go out early in the morning and start the engine of my car to de-ice the windows and mirrors. Because the car has keyless start and is parked on a private driveway I can then get out and lock...

Why aren't people encouraged more to switch to winter tyres?

Despite having specialist winter tyres fitted for the last few winters, the recent cold snap has been the first real test of them in proper winter conditions. I can't speak highly enough of them (Nokian...

What's the best option for coping with winter - 4WD or winter tyres?

What's the best for coping with winter conditions - all year tyres, winter tyres or 4-wheel drive? In what order do you rate these?