Drivers in Turkey are being urged to prepare their vehicles for winter before the cold weather makes itself felt. Aydın Erkoç, the general chairman of the Motor Vehicle Sellers Federation, known as MASFED, issued the warning ahead of the season. The body represents sellers working in the motor trade. Erkoç tied early preparation directly to road safety, saying that getting cars ready for winter conditions helps reduce accidents. No specific maintenance tasks were spelled out in the statement.