Preparing Your Car for the Winter

It's getting colder and we've already had two snows so far this fall. A few things to remember to check or keep in your car during the winter.

Make sure that:
1. Your tires are in good shape. Enough tread and no dry rot.
2. Your tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
3. You have windshield wiper fluid that is made for cold temperatures
4. Your windshield wiper blades are in good condition.
5. Your heat and defroster work.

In your car keep a:
1. Sleeping bag and/or emergency blankets.
2. Pair of warm socks, an extra pair of gloves, hats and snow pants.
3.Bag of sand
4. Flashing light or road flares
5. Box of granola bars or other shelf stable food
6. Heavy duty jumper cables (they work better and faster than thin ones).
7. Pair of snow boots (whether they are on your feet or in your trunk).

Keep your gas tank full. Go out there and have a good fall/winter knowing that you're prepared in case you get stuck in a snow storm.