Motorists considering buying a new vehicle at the moment may find a Land Rover model can help see them safely through the winter and reduce their chances of having to make a car insurance claim, it has been suggested.

According to the manufacturer, its range of vehicles is well-equipped to deal with both rain and ice.

It stated features such as four-wheel drive, terrain response and hill descent control can provide people with valuable peace of mind when the Met Office are issuing hazardous road condition warnings.

The company is also offering complimentary seasonal tests to owners of its vehicles who want to check their motors are in tip-top condition.

Commenting on the deal, managing director John Edwards said: "Poor driving conditions should be taken very seriously, so we are offering free winter health checks for all Land Rover customers."

In other news, the manufacturer announced last month it was cancelling its G4 Challenge programme to concentrate on this year's product launches.

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