Warning as autumn leaves could damage your car - how to prepare vehicle for colder seasons

dailyrecord.co.uk:

As colder weather sets in, motorists will have to make sure that their vehicles are prepared. While it's only October and we (hopefully) won't have to worry about the de-icer and scraper just yet, there are some considerations that drivers should make.

For example, it's important to keep an eye out for autumn leaves under your bonnet as they can cause damage. Scots have seen the weather turning with two Met Office yellow warnings issued this week, one for rain and one for wind.

The dark, windy and rainy conditions are far from ideal for motorists, which is why it's important to make sure that your car isn't adding to any potential road risk.

Recently motorists have taken to social media sites like TikTok to get tips on car maintenance. The automotive experts at Peter Vardy have examined car maintenance-related hashtags on TikTok to reveal their top autumn and winter car hacks you can start using now.