Winter Ready Your Car
When thinking about how to prepare your car for the winter, ask yourself, “what will make me feel safe during the worst weather conditions while driving?” Then base your needs on the answers you come up with, taking into account what you already have. For most people, good tires, windshield wiper blades, and emergency kits, are the first things that come to mind.
Shopping for tires can be confusing, we want the best product at the best price. Firestone Winterforce tires are made for when roads get dangerous, it has good traction for driving on snow, slush or ice. Also, for added protection, metal studs can be installed for extra grip on hazardous roads. Depending on where you live, getting specialty tires for the winter may be the way to go. Snow chains are also an option, if you get particularly bad winters. They are attached to the driving wheels of a vehicle and can be purchased at any automotive store.
Seeing where you are headed is a huge part of road safety. When snow, sleet and ice are being flung at your car’s windshield, you need to get it off fast. Rain-X has a Weatherbeater Wiper Blade that comes highly recommended. It has multiple pressure points, which will give you an evenly clean windshield in no time. Also, make sure your windshield wiper fluid is a de-icer, which will help get rid of ice on your windshield.
A good emergency kit is also a must have for the winter. Your emergency kit should have the minimum of: an emergency triangle, a high visibility blanket, safety vest, ice scraper, jumper cables, hand warmers, first aid kit, and roadside flares. An all-in-one roadside kit can be purchased online at sites like info@survival-supply.com , there are many to choose from to meet different needs.
Lastly remember the basics, make sure your car has at least a 1/3 tank of gas, especially when the temperatures are going to drop below zero. Keep extra blankets and outerwear in the trunk of your car, just in case you are stranded. Invest in roadside assistance, so you will always have a help when needed. Keep lock de-icer, heavy duty gloves, and a car cell phone charger handy. Getting your car ready for the winter, is not as hard as it may seem. Just by being prepared, you and your car can get through the winter safely.
