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Oct 16, 2024

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Essential Winter Car Maintenance Tips

Ensuring your vehicle is well serviced is key to driving in winter without incident. When temperatures drop, being stranded by the side of the road is more than an inconvenience—it’s a safety issue. Transitioning from your all season to winter tires is key to retaining traction on snowy and icy roads. In addition, did you know that your car battery can be impacted by the cold? It’s important to have it tested ahead of the winter season.

You can also stock up your car in advance of the winter season with safety items like a roadside kit, blankets and jumper cables so you are ready to deal with any challenges you may face, and your family remains safe. Here’s a simple checklist you can follow to prepare your vehicle.

Winter Driving Tips: Roadside kit

Top Winter Road Trip and Preparation Advice

“Florida is a golden word. The very name Florida carried the message of warmth and ease and comfort. It was irresistible.” – John Steinbeck

If you’re planning to hop in the car and head for warmer temperatures like Florida’s coasts or perhaps inland to the theme parks, good preparation is a must. To make sure the 20+ hour drive from Southern Ontario goes smoothly, follow these tips to get ready:

Winter Driving Tips: Mobile Tire
  • Prioritize health and safety with roadside kits, plenty of drinking water, jumper cables, and mobile phone chargers. Check for updates on hurricane damage and be prepared to adjust your travel plans if necessary.
  • Focus on fun – road trips aren’t just about getting from A to B. They are memory-makers. Be sure your passengers have their favourite tunes ready to play, and encourage them to look up collections that include travel games for passengers.
  • Get organized include the necessities and resist the urge to overpack.
  • Take moments to enjoy the sights along the way.

Whatever you choose to do this winter, keep your family safe by preparing your vehicle ahead of time.