Insurance experts have revealed a hidden code you should know to prevent your car from breaking down this winter. As we head into winter and the mornings become colder, giving your car a bit more love and attention can help to reduce the risk of breaking down during harsher weather conditions.
Car insurance experts at Howden Insurance have shared their top tips to prevent your car from breaking down this winter, including a hidden code that can tell you whether your car battery needs replacing, before the temperature begins to plummet. Read more: Martin Lewis issues urgent 3-day warning to claim DWP handout worth £4,599 Checking your car battery Car batteries are one of the common causes of winter breakdowns due to colder temperatures affecting how well batteries are able to hold their charge. In fact, the RAC reportedly deal with more than 400,000 battery related vehicle breakdowns each winter. A car battery typically lasts between 3-5 years, so determining its age can indicate whether it is likely to need replacing over winte