Successfully navigating slippery roads in your car is never a passive endeavour when you have snow and ice. It requires patience, caution, and alertness to changing driving conditions.

Many passenger cars already come equipped with front-wheel drive and four-wheel disc anti-lock brake system. These features offer improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions. Nevertheless, there are several aftermarket products for passenger cars that can help improve your winter driving experience.

Keeping the windshield clear is often one of the major challenges when driving in snow. There is a range of products to help, from the simple ice scraper/brush to the more sophisticated heating devices.

You may want to consider upgrading your wiper blades to "winter blades" sold by several aftermarket manufacturers including Trico and Bosch. They are slightly higher in price than regular windshield blades, but offer a protective rubber boot to help prevent snow and ice buildup on the blade.

Having a good set of winter tyres can help ease your way through ice and snow. High performance tires, provide you with a high-contact tread design to provide greater control on ice and packed snow. Make sure the tyres you choose have the mountain/snowflake icon on the sidewall and shop around for the best price.

Whatever kind of car you drive, can of DeIcer Aerosol is a handy product to have on hand when snow falls or the windscreen freezes. Just spray it on, and it will help repel both ice and snow from your windshield.

If you want to indulge yourself and have an option that is usually available only on luxury cars, why not consider an aftermarket seat heater? Seat heaters are, essentially, pads that mount underneath the existing seat covering, both on the seat bottom and the back. Retrofit kits are available for most passenger cars and may require professional installation.

Whatever safety improvements you decide to make to your car get the advice of experts.