As well as making sure they have the best available car insurance cover, vehicle owners can take one important step which will provide valuable peace of mind during the current cold snap, it has been claimed.

Kwik-Fit suggested more motorists should carry sub-zero survival kits with them.

This comes after research for the company revealed a significant number of drivers do not carry basic supplies - even when venturing out in treacherous conditions.

According to Kwik-Fit, drivers should keep a number of items in their cars in case they find themselves stranded at the roadside in freezing temperatures.

It stated supplies such as bottled water, a spare set of winter clothing and a warm blanket could be vital for motorists waiting for a breakdown service.

David White, customer services director, said motorists also need to think whether their journey is absolutely essential.

He stated: "The ones who decide it is must ensure they have a sub-zero survival kit, should they suffer the misfortune of being held-up."

Meanwhile, Kwik-Fit recently published a 2009 calendar - which includes pictures of the worst tyres it came across in 2008 - to remind car insurance customers of the importance of regular maintenance.

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