AN EXPERT has revealed the four crucial checks to make to protect your car this winter. Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer has revealed the four most important things to keep in mind this winter. Advertisement 2 Mike Brewer explained the importance of performing vehicle checks during the winter months Credit: Instagram Mike, 59, who co-presents the Discovery Channel's show with Marc 'Elvis' Priestly, said classic car owners in particular need to be careful.

The petrolhead said drivers should regularly check up on their cars and make sure to run the engine to avoid issues. He also suggested doing a quick check on the headlights when the car is parked to make sure the bulbs are in good working order. According to Mike, this is particularly important for vintage car owners.

Advertisement read more on motors HOT ROD Brit rock legend’s Lambo dubbed 'one of the most beautiful' sells for huge price TOP RIDE Top 10 most fuel efficient cars of 2024 which could save you £100s at the pump He advised never leaving cars in the garage unattended throughout the autumn and winter in order to avoid having to fork out for potentially pricey repairs. Brewer told the Express: “If I don't drive them frequently and regularly they don’t like it, they start to leak, they start to decay, the rubbers don’t like it. It’s simple things.

“If you’ve got a classic car, now's the time to talk about this coming into winter. "Lots of people will take their classic cars, tuck them away in the gara.