What To Keep In Your Car This Winter
If you are traveling this winter season, it is a good idea to keep a few essential items in your car. The weather in the midwest is unpredictable, so it is important to always be prepared in case of an emergency. During an emergency is a bad time to be thinking of everything you should have been carrying. After making sure to service your car at a Lake of the Ozarks auto shop and making sure it has the proper fluid levels, it is a good idea to put together a kit that you hope to never use. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC offers a few items you should keep in your winter car emergency tip.
The Essentials
No matter the season, it is always a good idea to keep a first-aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight and a few tools handy. An emergency can happen at any time, so it is important to have these things kept in your trunk.
Windshield De-Icer
There's not always a gas station nearby when you run out of washer fluid. Carrying a spare in the vehicle can eliminate that risk. Having de-icer could be the difference between seeing where you're going or being in a snow bank. You could also use it to melt the ice on the road or any frozen part of your car.
Food & Water
Keeping hydrated is important during emergencies. Plastic bottles make it easy to store water and they won't break if it freezes. In addition to having water, it's also important to keep some food in your car should you become stranded. Make sure it's something that could be eaten hot or cold and won't spoil quickly.
Outdoor clothing & footwear
We tend to dress for the destination or for the warm interior of the vehicle. But it's a good idea to always bring clothing for each occupant that will keep them warm outside for an extended period, just in case. In addition to extra clothes, it is also a good idea to keep mitts and thick socks.
Hand Warmers & Wool Blankets
Hand warmers and wool blankets are a good way to keep your body, fingers and toes nice and toasty without running your engine. Your car provides a nice shelter, however, you don't want to keep the engine running to keep warm, as you don't want to use fuel and deadly exhaust could find its way inside. Instead, use a blanket and/or hand warmers to keep warm when it really gets cold.
Shovel
Sometimes there's no alternative but to shovel if you get stuck. The shovel doesn't have to be big. Some folding models can be quite effective and are easily stowed.
Tow strap
A tow strap with hooks on either end can save waiting for a tow truck if a good Samaritan offers a hand. Most vehicles have tie-down points for shipping that also serve as points for attaching a tow strap.
Flares, reflectors or warning lamps
If you should become stuck or stranded, it's important to let others know you're there, both to keep from being hit and to serve as a locator.
Be Safe While Traveling
If you are traveling this season, please be safe. Before hitting the road, make sure your car is in tip-top shape by bringing it to your Lake of the Ozarks car service shop. To schedule an appointment with Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC call 573-317-4195. It is important to take good care of your car, especially during the winter months, to make sure that it stays on the road longer. Stay safe while traveling this winter.
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No matter the season, it is always a good idea to keep a first-aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight and a few tools handy. An emergency can happen at any time, so it is important to have these things kept in your trunk.
Windshield De-Icer
There's not always a gas station nearby when you run out of washer fluid. Carrying a spare in the vehicle can eliminate that risk. Having de-icer could be the difference between seeing where you're going or being in a snow bank. You could also use it to melt the ice on the road or any frozen part of your car.
Food & Water
Keeping hydrated is important during emergencies. Plastic bottles make it easy to store water and they won't break if it freezes. In addition to having water, it's also important to keep some food in your car should you become stranded. Make sure it's something that could be eaten hot or cold and won't spoil quickly.
Outdoor clothing & footwear
We tend to dress for the destination or for the warm interior of the vehicle. But it's a good idea to always bring clothing for each occupant that will keep them warm outside for an extended period, just in case. In addition to extra clothes, it is also a good idea to keep mitts and thick socks.
Hand Warmers & Wool Blankets
Hand warmers and wool blankets are a good way to keep your body, fingers and toes nice and toasty without running your engine. Your car provides a nice shelter, however, you don't want to keep the engine running to keep warm, as you don't want to use fuel and deadly exhaust could find its way inside. Instead, use a blanket and/or hand warmers to keep warm when it really gets cold.
ShovelSometimes there's no alternative but to shovel if you get stuck. The shovel doesn't have to be big. Some folding models can be quite effective and are easily stowed.
Tow strap
A tow strap with hooks on either end can save waiting for a tow truck if a good Samaritan offers a hand. Most vehicles have tie-down points for shipping that also serve as points for attaching a tow strap.
Flares, reflectors or warning lamps
If you should become stuck or stranded, it's important to let others know you're there, both to keep from being hit and to serve as a locator.
Be Safe While Traveling
If you are traveling this season, please be safe. Before hitting the road, make sure your car is in tip-top shape by bringing it to your Lake of the Ozarks car service shop. To schedule an appointment with Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC call 573-317-4195. It is important to take good care of your car, especially during the winter months, to make sure that it stays on the road longer. Stay safe while traveling this winter.
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