Making a Winter Car Kit in Whitecourt, Alberta
Making a Winter Car Kit in Whitecourt, Alberta
Eagle River Chrysler is the preferred Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep dealership in Whitecourt, Alberta. Our dealership serves the surrounding areas of Swan Hills, Edson, and Barrhead. Alberta winters can be brutal, and you could find yourself in a dangerous situation if you are not prepared. Preparing for winter involves making sure that your vehicle is ready to go and that you have a kit with everything you need in case you get stranded.
Winter Car Kit Overview
Before you get driving on the winter roads, make sure that your car has the proper service performed at our service centre. One crucial factor is ensuring that your vehicle has an appropriate winter tire with suitable tread for snow and ice. You can make a service appointment request to replace the wiper blades, make sure the battery is in good condition, and make sure that you have the right oil weight. Once your car is in good condition, you need to assemble a winter kit for emergencies.
8 Items To Include in a Winter Car Kit
Your car kit should include items to use in situations where your vehicle might get stuck in deep snow. The emergency kit should also contain things to help you survive if you are stranded. Here are a few items that you might want to consider at the very minimum.
- Snow Shovel
- Traction mats, kitty litter, or sand
- Battery Boost Jumper
- LED Tactical Flashlight
- Lifestraw Personal Water Filter for everyone
- High-Calorie food
- Extra warm clothes
- Emergency reflective blanket
For food, high-calorie choices that do not require cooking, such as chocolate bars, crackers, dried fruit, nuts, and plain chocolate, are recommended. A heavy blanket is also a good idea to ensure you stay warm if you have to wait for rescue. An extra, fully charged battery pack for your phone is another item that you should have on hand. Ensure that you have winter gloves, boots, and waterproof clothing and made for harsh winter weather.
Contact Us For More Information
Hopefully, you will never need to use the items in your kit, but if you do, then you will be glad that you were prepared. For more information, Contact Us at our service centre in Whitecourt, Alberta, to schedule an appointment. It is never too late to get your car serviced and ready for the snow and ice.