Winter tyres are recommended in parts of the UK with more extreme weather, but in mild regions, all-season options should suffice - Bernd Kelichhaus/Alamy Specialist winter tyres were once the ...

The period of obligatory winter tyre use began on Sunday – with a caveat. Under a new law, winter tyres must be used between 1 November and 31 March if warranted by weather or road conditions, a ...

The summer is over, and the winter is approaching, which means that many drivers will find themselves coming across colder and more slippery roads. One way of giving your car the best chance of ...

In Austria, driving without winter tyres from November to mid-April can mean a €5,000 fine (£4,411) as well as your car being impounded. In Germany, winter tyres are mandatory in wintry conditions, ...

For most vehicles, the recommended tyre pressure can be found in the owner's manual or on a sticker located on the driver’s ...

It might feel like winter never gets started in the UK, with dreary, damp and mild weather becoming more common, but when cold snaps do arrive, driving definitely becomes more dangerous. We're often ...

Winter brings a range of hazards, not just ice and snow. You can encounter rain, flooding, aqua-planing, slippery leaves, fog, high wind, fallen trees and many other dangers. Studies show that drivers ...

It will likely pay off to have winter tyres fitted early. Pictured is a car on a wintery Norwegian road. Photo by DN Hanlon Getty Images Winter arrives earlier in Norway than in most other countries, ...

As winter approaches, it might be a good idea to invest in some winter tyres for your car, but is there anything else you should know about them? Winter tyres have been optimised to work at their best ...