WE all remember driving through the unprecedented treacherous conditions last winter and, with forecasters predicting an early start to the season and snow, it may be time to prepare by investing in a suitable car.

The UK experienced up to 30 inches of snow and temperatures plummeted to -19C last year, making the roads susceptible to ice.

Luckily, the UK's leading car supermarket, Motorpoint, has a wide range of cars available that are well-suited to blizzard-like conditions.

Being stuck in adverse weather is "snow joke", but the trusty 4x4 Chevrolet Captiva, with its seven seats, should help to keep your whole family mobile even with the predicted upcoming frost and snowfall.

The Captiva allows families to travel in comfort and has all the practicality a modern family needs, with bags of space. It also enjoys comparatively low running costs, making it an ideal all year round car, great for summer touring as well as winter.

For those who like to combine style and capable driveability, the Ford Kuga is an obvious choice.

The Kuga's intelligent all-wheel drive system is ideal no matter what the surface is or what driving conditions you are faced with.

A popular choice among Motorpoint customers, it has a variety of trims available.

David Shelton, Motorpoint managing director, said: "I'm no Michael Fish but if what the forecasters have predicted is true then we look set for another big freeze over the next few months.

"With this in mind, if you're planning on buying your next vehicle then you might want to consider a car that's well suited to hazardous winter conditions like a 4x4.

"Motorpoint has plenty in stock, as well as over 3,000 other vehicles to choose from, all offering great savings – which is handy at this time of year, as I can accurately predict Christmas is almost upon us."