{"id":1602,"date":"2020-12-11T22:48:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T22:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dealerindepth.com\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2022-07-25T19:31:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T19:31:49","slug":"5-things-your-car-needs-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dealerindepth.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/11\/5-things-your-car-needs-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Your Car Needs in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter can bring its own set of challenges, especially if you live in an area of the country where snow is a regular occurrence.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You need to make sure you and your car are prepared in case you find yourself stranded on the side of the road or you see a car that\u2019s covered in white powder or ice in the morning. Here are five things you need to make sure you have when you get ready to drive in the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Portable PhoneCharger\/Battery<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a chance you get stranded, slide off the road into a ditch, or the car just doesn\u2019t want to start after you\u2019ve been driving. Winter driving can be hard on your car and you need to be ready to call for help. Make sure you have a portable battery or portable charger that can keep your phone charged and ready to go.<\/p>\n

2. Ice Scraper<\/h2>\n

When you head to work in the morning you might have a clear path but a winter storm could hit your area during the day. Make sure you have an ice scraper with a long arm and a snow brush on it to help you clear off the precipitation when you return to your car in the afternoon. If you have to do this without a scraper one time, you\u2019ll make sure you have it next time.<\/p>\n

3. A Bag of Sand or Kitty Litter<\/h2>\n

Even if you don\u2019t own a cat, you can use a large bag of sand or kitty litter in the winter. A few bags are good if you have an RWD car<\/a><\/strong> because it can add weight to the trunk and improve the traction on slippery roads. If you get stuck in the snow or on ice, it will provide the extra grit you need to gain traction and keep on driving.<\/p>\n

4. Flashlight<\/h2>\n

You never know if you\u2019re going to be stuck during winter in the dark and you need a light that doesn\u2019t come from your cellphone. Keep a cellphone in your car with the ice scraper so that you can see what you need to when you\u2019re stuck and need to signal other cars or look under the hold to try and solve your problem.<\/p>\n

5. Blankets and Extra Cold-Weather Clothes<\/h2>\n

You might not dress for the elements if you start in a garage and end your drive in a parking deck or garage. If you get stuck in the cold temperatures, you\u2019ll want to have blankets and layers of cold-weather clothes that can help keep you warm and make it possible for you to survive in case you\u2019re stranded<\/a><\/strong> for several hours.<\/p>\n

Your car needs to be ready for you to be stuck in the elements for several hours when the winter weather arrives. Put these few items in your car and you can feel secure knowing if you get stuck, you\u2019re prepared to handle the situation and survive in relative comfort until help arrives.<\/p>\n

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