5 Things to Keep in Your Car This Winter

Winter driving is never fun, but it’s even less fun if you break down or hit an unexpected storm. To be prepared for anything winter hits you with, we suggest keeping these 5 critical items in your car. Whether you’re headed on a long trip out of town, or just down the street, being winter-prepared will help you get from point A to point B quickly and safely.

1. Ice Scraper with a Brush: Even if the weather doesn’t call for snow, you should always keep a strong ice scraper with a brush on it in your car. This will help you clear off snow and chip away any ice that forms on your vehicle while it is parked.

2. Winter-Rated Windshield Wiper Fluid: Winter driving can make quite the mess of your windshield while driving. Snow and debris from the roads can quickly build up on your windshield, reducing visibility if you don’t have windshield wiper fluid to remove it. You’d be surprised how fast you go through a jug, so we suggest keeping a spare one in your vehicle all winter.

3. Kitty Litter: With winter driving comes slick and icy roads that make it easy to lose traction. Believe it or not, sprinkling kitty litter under your tires provides great traction, which can help your vehicle get moving on a slippery surface.

4. Extra Hat and Mittens: When you’re headed out the door to your car it can be easy to forget to bring a pair of mittens and a hat, especially if you’re just running to the store. But if something happens, such as your car slipping off the road, and you end up being outside longer than expected it can be helpful to have a spare pair of hats and mittens stored in your vehicle.

5. Small Shovel: Keeping a small shovel in your vehicle can be helpful if you ever find your vehicle stuck in how snow. Using the shovel to clear away the snow will be much more efficient than using your hands and feet!

By keeping these 5 items in your vehicle during the winter, you will be prepared for any winter driving situation you may find yourself in this season!