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Banish winter worries with a pick-up lease

  • New Isuzu study shines light on winter driving fears
  • Two thirds shun driving in snow and ice
  • Ice beats snow as No.1 fear
  • Solution? Lease a 4x4 pick-up truck

More than two thirds of Brits actively avoid driving in wintry conditions, according to a new survey from Isuzu.

So, now might be the perfect time to lease a go-anywhere all-wheel drive pick-up like the Isuzu D-Max, which you can enjoy right now with Select Van Leasing from £353 a month, ex VAT*.

The Isuzu research aimed to shine a light on what scares motorists most about taking to the road in the coldest months of the year.

Three-quarters (73%) feel worried or anxious about driving in cold or icy conditions.

More than two-thirds (68%) said they’d ‘refused’ to get behind the wheel when it’s snowing, icy or excessively wet.

And it was the younger generation who were most fretful.

More than eight-in-ten (83%) aged between 18-29 have refused to get behind the wheel in these conditions, compared to just 62% of those aged 60+.

George Wallis, Head of Marketing at Isuzu UK, said: “Of course, winter presents its own driving hazards, so safety behind the wheel should always be paramount. It’s in situations like this where having a reliable vehicle to tackle the elements is critical. We see this with the Isuzu D-Max, with its world class safety features and maximum 5-star NCAP rating, it is the pick-up of choice for more-and-more drivers in the UK when snow, ice and wet weather come knocking.”

The top five reasons that make driving during the winter challenging, according to Isuzu:

  1. The risk of ice – 60%
  2. Freezing rain/snow reducing visibility – 48%
  3. Low sun shining in face – 43%
  4. Getting stuck in the snow – 40%
  5. Fog – 39%

Besides the Isuzu D-Max, you’ll find other affordable pick-up alternatives at Select Van Leasing - with special offers right now on the fully-electric Maxus T90 EV, the Volkswagen Amarok and the Toyota Hilux.

The tax rules around double-cab pick-ups are also changing next year following announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves made in the Autumn Budget.

Select Van Leasing’s advice? Lease a double-can pick-up now before the laws change in April 2025.


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