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Are you prepared if you were in your vehicle for a long period of time during a cold winter day?
Nothing is worse than sitting in your vehicle, stuck in a winter storm, or broken down on the side of the road on a winter day, waiting for a tow truck, which seems to take forever.
Hi, I’m Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center.
Before I give you a list of a dozen items to keep in your vehicle, especially in the winter, like us on Facebook, follow on Instagram, and check out our YouTube channel for a different tip each week.
Being prepared for winter with this guide helps combat a terrible situation.
- Hat, gloves, and a scarf. Now, I typically don’t wear these items since I think I’m going from a warm car to a warm building, never thinking I’m basically stuck in the car, not properly dressed.
- An ice scraper and or a brush. These items will come in handy to clear your vehicle from building up with snow or ice.
- Blankets. Another item to keep you warm.
- A flashlight. That may be needed if you’re stuck at night and not being able to see around you.
- A first aid kit truly should be in your vehicle always, as you never know when an emergency may occur.
- Non-perishable food and water. You could possibly be stuck in your vehicle for a long time without food and water. And that may come in handy, especially if you have children in the car.
- Shovel. Digging yourself out, especially if you get plowed into a spot.
- Rock salt or kitty litter. That comes in handy for those slippery situations.
- Having in your car a battery pack. This could help jump your vehicle without needing another vehicle to use jumper cables with. Also, it can come in handy if you need to charge your phone.
- Speaking of which, always leave a phone charger in your vehicle.
- Jumper cables if you don’t have the battery charger.
- Sunglasses. Now, this may seem silly, but I personally never wear them. And there are times when I’m in the vehicle and that sun reflects on the snow causing a bright glare. I sure wish I had a pair in my car.
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Come see us for your next car care need at 5473 Somers Point Road in Mays Landing or feel free to give us a call at 609-625-3286.
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One of the most common winter breakdowns is a dead battery. If yours is more than three years old, get a free car battery replacement test before the cold sets in.
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Do you travel a lot in the winter? Never be too prepared with these 12 items in your Winter Emergency Car Kit so you can handle any scenario!