Chris Dieters of Vakgarage Eekhof in Naarden gave advice on making a car safer and less expensive to use in winter. He said winter tyres are not always necessary, but drivers should check their tyres’ tread, pressure and age, with tyres not older than 10 years recommended.

The advice also included preventing frozen doors and windows with rubber treatment and a windscreen cover, using diluted de-icer or antifreeze spray, and clearing interior condensation with the ventilation directed at the windscreen. A moisture-absorbing bag and a microfibre cloth can also help. Drivers were advised not to heat a frozen key, cover the windscreen with paper or cardboard, or pour boiling water on it.