No one can stop the onset of winter, darker days, freezing temperatures, and sometimes even snow. However, if you follow these suggestions, you should be ready for it when it comes.
Driving in ice and snow greatly increases your chances of skidding. This happens to even the most experienced drivers. If you do find yourself skidding resist the instinct to slam on the brakes and follow a number of steps in order to avoid damage to your car or danger to yourself:
Apply the brakes gently, and start slowing down well before junctions or turns.
This transparent, often invisible layer of ice can be especially hazardous. If you see a patch of road that looks glossy or unusually smooth, slow down and avoid sudden movements.
Clean your lights regularly, as dirt and grime can reduce their effectiveness, especially in low visibility conditions.
Tips for your devices
In very cold weather batteries discharge quicker, so try to keep your mobile phone close to your body beneath layers of clothing to help maintain its charge.
Keep your laptop in an insulated bag to help preserve the battery charge.
If the weather is cold enough for gloves and you need to use a touch screen frequently consider stitching one fingertip on one hand with conductive thread.
If you have an emergency, Allianz are here 24/7 365 days a year to help and prevent any further damage to your home. Allianz are offering this market leading service to all Allianz direct home insurance customers as a standard benefit on their policy.
For customers who have selected breakdown assistance, this service provides you with driveway and on-site roadside support in the event of a emergency. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information visit our Breakdown Assistance page.
You can log a claim through MyAllianz (Allianz Direct Customers only) or you can also call us on 01 613 3990 and one of our experienced claims advisors will be on hand from 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
