How will electric cars perform if snowed in by the weather?

How do you think electric vehicles will perform when completely stuck in a traffic jam due to snow or ice compared to petrol and diesel vehicles given the difference in the amount of charge left for heating...

Our car was stolen while we left the keys in to defrost it - can we claim for any damage?

Our car was stolen a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, it was during the icy weather so we were defrosting the car. We left the keys in it for a few seconds to retrieve gloves from the house. A car...

A friend's young son had a car accident, but no other vehicle was involved - should he tell his insurer?

My friend's 21 year old son had a car accident on the ice last week. His car (a cheap old thing) was a write off, but no one else was involved. The AA driver who came to recover the car advised him not...

A driver who couldn't stop in the snow hit my van - is he wholly liable?

I was traveling up a hill in snow doing 18mph recently. A pickup truck, which was coming down the hill too quickly, couldn’t stop and went up verge - then back down into the rear of my van. He is claiming...

What is the best used car for driving in snow, that does not have 4 wheel drive or winter tyres?

What is the best used car for driving in snow, that does not have 4 wheel drive or winter tyres?

Am I mad to consider a Chrysler 300 because of snow?

I've always wanted a Chrysler 300C, but concerned how well it will perform in snow, even with snow tyres. Should I completely write it off since we can get lots of snow, or will winter tyres make it drivable...

Why can't people clear snow from their windscreens properly?

Over the last few days of treacherous snow and icy conditions, I am amazed and frightened by the number of drivers leaving their homes with the snow and ice still covering their cars, particularly the...

ABS/EBD winter driving advice

I have Yokohama W Drive drive fitted to my 4wd diesel auto Nissan Qashqai; when driving in snow should you have the ABS/EBD turned on or off - I am receiving conflicting advice? Also is it better in...

Hyundai Santa Fe: Do I need four-wheel drive for these conditions?

I am a lady driver living in the country side - up a mountain with a small narrow laneway up to the house. Conditions in winter are wet, mucky and sometimes a week or two of snow and ice. There are...

Snow chains and winter tyres

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with summer tyres fitted. Tyre size 205/55/R16. I have a set of snow chains that fit. I'm planning to get a set of winter tyres and Skoda have recommended 195/65/R15. My...