Following a treacherous winter of snowfall and plummeting temperatures last year, Vauxhall retailer, Marshall of Leicester, is encouraging motorists in Leicester to prepare themselves for the colder months with a comprehensive range of winter accessories.

In an effort to increase road safety this year, the retailer on Thurmaston Lane is offering a number of winter car care accessories, including the popular and highly effective AutoSock Snow Socks; tyre covers which give vehicles extra traction on snow and ice, reducing the risk of an accident in slippery conditions.

Last year, insurers paid out £530 million to motorists in 278,000 claims* during the winter months alone and many of these claims were for accidental damage caused by driving on slippery roads. The risk of having an accident in these conditions is seriously reduced through the use of the AutoSock Snow Socks and the extra grip they provide.

What's more, these innovative tyre covers are far less bulky and awkward than snow chains and are easily fitted over the driving wheels of the vehicle to create greater friction on the road.  Plus they can be reused time and time again.

Steve Tudor, Retail Operator, from Marshall of Leicester comments: "Here at Marshall of Leicester we pride ourselves in caring for our customers' safety as much as anything else and our winter accessories range demonstrates this perfectly.

"Whilst we know that most motorists are careful when driving in cold winter conditions and wouldn't choose to make a journey if the roads were too dangerous, sometimes driving on treacherous roads is unavoidable; whether you need to collect the children from school or travel home from work. This is why we are offering these products to our customers, so that the risk of them having an accident this winter is substantially reduced."

AutoSock Snow Socks are available from Marshall of Leicester at a starting price of just £49.95 RRP.

Also on offer at Marshall of Leicester this winter  are a wide range of Autoglym car care products, including De-Icer and Concentrated Screenwash, both available for just £3.99, which will improve visibility in bad weather by keeping the windscreen free from snow and ice.

For further information on the winter car care accessories available from Marshall of Leicester or for vehicles in the Vauxhall range, please visit the retailer at 301 Thurmaston Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9UX.  Alternatively, call 0844 3349205.

*Figures sourced from Association of British Insurers (February 2011).