19 Winter Emergency Kit Items for Your Vehicle
The recent weather reminds me that it's always a good idea to prepare for unexpected emergencies. Winter months bring mountains of snow, black ice and lots of slush to the roads that you travel. This can turn the normally harmless road into a driving hazard within hours. If you don't have an emergency kit in your vehicle consider compiling one soon. Here is a list of of helpful items to have in your vehicle in the event your are stranded on the side of the road or you have an emergency. Flares Blankets Boots Thick warm gloves Extra set of warm clothing Extra Coat Small snacks/bottle water Ice Scraper A small Shovel Tool Kit Flares First aid kit Bag of abrasive material to create traction for spinning tires Tire Chains Engine Oil Washer fluid/Wipers Coolant Flashlight Jumper Cables It is also a good idea to schedule an appointment with your local Service Department to check your fluids, tires and engine. ...