{"id":3238,"date":"2019-12-30T09:16:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T09:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/buyevscars\/?p=3238"},"modified":"2019-12-30T09:16:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T09:16:08","slug":"preparing-a-winter-safety-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/preparing-a-winter-safety-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Know What to Carry in Your Car This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Preparing a Winter Safety Kit <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winter in Wisconsin can be very intense. One day the weather will be clear, the next day it rains, the following it snows and suddenly, safe driving conditions deteriorate. You never know what can happen while you\u2019re traveling through winter conditions. This is why it is important to stay prepared and know what to carry in your car this winter. Also, you should know how to get your vehicle ready for cold weather and snow.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your car might lose control and end up in a ditch and leave you\nstranded for a few hours. You might also get stuck in deep snow and be unable\nto move your car. That\u2019s why every driver should have a winter safety kit in\ntheir car, loaded with everything they need to stay warm, hydrated and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Jacket, Boots, Hats and Gloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Always carry warm winter clothes and gear just in case you\nget stuck in the cold without your vehicle\u2019s heater. Make sure you also pack a\ncouple of blankets to help you and your passengers stay cozy until help arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good practice to keep a cellphone charger and battery pack in your vehicle in case your car dies and you need to call for assistance. Keep the battery pack charged and ready in case of an emergency. Also, keep a flashlight in your vehicle in case you need to exit the car at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things you should keep in your car all\nwinter long, which include an ice scraper and snow brush, jumper cables, a\nfirst aid kit, flares and tire chains. Items like jumper cables and a first aid\nkit should remain in your vehicle year-round, just in case of emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More:\n5 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water and Snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your car gets stuck in a ditch, you don\u2019t know how long\nit will take for help to arrive, especially during a Wisconsin winter storm. This\nis why it\u2019s important to pack plenty of water and snacks to rely on while you\nwait.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You never know when Wisconsin weather will take a turn for\nthe worse. Make sure you\u2019re prepared when it does. Thanks for reading! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Preparing a Winter Safety Kit Winter in Wisconsin can be very intense. One day the weather will be clear, the next day it rains, the following it snows and suddenly, safe driving conditions deteriorate. You never know what can happen while you\u2019re traveling through winter conditions. This is why it is important to stay prepared […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,73,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n