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Winter checklist · print it and tick it off
Get your car ready for winter The checks to do before the first frosts in Luxembourg. Tick each item as you go, at home or at the garage.
What the law says in Luxembourg In black ice, packed snow, slush, or patches of ice or frost, winter tyres are compulsory on all 4 wheels. Without them, drivers face a €74 fine and the vehicle may be immobilised on the spot. The rule applies to all drivers, including cross-border commuters, with no fixed dates.
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Tyres
5
Visibility
M+S, M.S., M&S or alpine symbol marking on all 4 wheels
Wiper blades that leave no streaks
4 tyres of the same type
Before setting off: windows, mirrors, roof, lights and number plates cleared
Heating and demisting working well
Tread at least 1.6 mm deep (legal minimum), with a margin for winter
De-ice with a plastic scraper, never with hot water
Tyre pressure checked Driving in Germany or heading to the mountains: check for the alpine symbol
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Electric or plug-in hybrid Preconditioning scheduled while charging
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Battery
Battery preheated before a rapid charge Wider charging margin than in summer
Starts easily, with no battery warning light
Heated seats and steering wheel rather than heating the whole cabin
Garage test if the battery is a few years old Electric car: low-voltage battery (often 12 V) checked too
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Fluids
Winter kit in the boot Scraper and snow brush Gloves and a blanket
Coolant: level and antifreeze protection
Torch
Winter screenwash with a suitable protection temperature
Bottle of winter screenwash Jump leads or a booster
Oil level checked and servicing up to date
Phone charger
4
Snow chains or snow socks if heading to the mountains
Lights Headlights and sidelights Brake lights and indicators Fog lights
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Bodywork Regular washes including the underbody, against road salt Door seals treated against freezing
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Search. Find. Enjoy. Information up to date as of 9 November 2026. Sources: Guichet.lu, Grand Ducal Police. This checklist does not replace a check by a professional.
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