So given that there has been a smattering of snow and temps are fast dropping,what do you ladies and gents do or pack in your cars so that you aren’t caught short in the bad weather.


I’ve just done an interim oil change, tested the antifreeze and put in a stronger dilution of screen wash. Tyres are nearly new Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

Not really thought of packing anything in the boot for emergencies yet so was wondering what you guys have in your cars. I’ve already got some de ice and a scraper at home. Thinking of getting a windscreen cover as I work until 11pm and sometimes the car can be frozen over.

All doors frozen shut - time for some Gummi Pflege. Also fob wouldn't turn on FBH I'll have to look at the book and see what I was doing wrong - I'm sure it worked last year. Bar of chocolate in car for emergencies  Geoff

a head torch and some warm gloves, plus a tow rope and jump leads if space. I also take a warm overcoat or space blanket if going far.

Geoff wins the prize for the first to mention gummi phlege  ... - .- -.




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I’ve never of heard of it Stan, but just bought some. Thanks, I think. 2021 SVautobiography Dynamic Black ( Black wheels need to go )
1997 C140 Mercedes Benz CL500

I've been messing with the FBH tonight - using the fob and pressing on results in a very rapid flashing (green) but FBH not on, having read the book there is no mention of rapid flashing green anyone got any ideas? Geoff

This is not what you want to hear Geoff but mine this morning worked as it should with a regular green flash and a red flash when I turned it off. Hopefully the answer and a previous experience will come in soon ? Paul.. 2021 SVautobiography Dynamic Black ( Black wheels need to go )
1997 C140 Mercedes Benz CL500

I'm thinking maybe battery, although car always starts and no low battery warnings but I will try it with a C-Tek connected and see if that makes any difference. Geoff

Typical Ex Field Engineer I have a Go Bag that I throw in the boot, you won't believe what I have in there, heat packs, soup, emergency self heating food, glucose tablets, Mars bars, thermal inner gloves, gas stove, outer gloves, goggles, socks, wool lined boots, long johns, ladies tights (don't laugh, 2 pairs on and you'll be toasting), balaclaver, folding dayglow snow pole (ok, so it doesn't fit in the bag), 6 pack of litre water, and of course snow chains and a CB radio.

Ask me how I know I need all this stuff when I worked the North Yorkshire Moors for BT.

Now I live in Gloucester, never use any of it, but good to know it's there. Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

First cold start yesterday and the pre heater started fine from the fob at least but teh door was frozen so some Gummi Pflege on order although once this cold snap is over it may be all we get for another year....... 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)