11 Important Things to Keep in Your Car During Winter

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These Emergency Supplies Can Keep You Safe

Your car keys, driver’s license, and a full tank of gas are all you need to drive around town. However, these are not the only items you need to have when driving during the winter season. When the weather’s freezing, snowy, and unpredictable, it’s critical to keep several emergency supplies in your trunk.

No matter how careful of a driver you are, you should always be prepared for the unexpected. Accidents are fairly common when you’re driving in snow and ice. Besides being extra cautious on the road, you’ll need to do tasks that you don’t regularly do such as scraping ice from your windows and shoveling snow. You also have to make sure that your tires have good traction.

Winter car preparation is key to staying safe while traveling in cold weather. It will make things easier in case you get stranded, or your automobile suddenly breaks down, or you get into a crash. Here are 11 important things to keep in your car during winter:

1. Ice-scraper

It’s always frustrating to come back to a car that’s covered in a thick layer of ice or snow, which is why it’s a huge must to have an ice-scraper. Store one with a long handle in your trunk so you won’t have any trouble clearing off your windows, lights, and mirrors.

2. Folding shovel

Everyone knows that a shovel is one of the most useful tools during winter. A shovel can save you when you get stuck in a mud puddle or snow pile. You can use it to dig out from around a tire that’s spinning, or for adding dirt or fresh snow to enhance your tire’s grip. We suggest you look for a foldable one to make it easier to fit perfectly in your trunk.

3. Sand, rock salt, or kitty litter

Keeping a bag of these coarse materials will help your tires gain traction if they get stuck in slush, ice, or snow. Avoid slippery situations by spreading any of these materials near your tires and in your car’s path.

4. Jumper cables

A dead battery is one of the most common issues drivers face, and the chances of experiencing this are higher during the cold season. It’s because low temperatures add more strain on auto batteries. They can turn a weak battery into a dead battery overnight. With your jumper cables in the trunk, you wouldn’t have to wait for a jumpstart in the cold anymore.

5. Reflectors or emergency flares

Whether it’s day or night, a snowstorm can reduce your visibility. If you get into a fender bender, reflectors or flares can give passing cars more time to slow down and avoid hitting your car. Plus, they can help emergency personnel locate you more quickly.

6. Blanket and extra winter clothes

Getting caught in an emergency without a few extra clothes and a blanket around can make your situation even more stressful. Be sure to leave a couple of blankets in your trunk, along with sweatshirts, boots, thick pants, warm socks, mittens, and a winter hat. You can’t always rely on your car’s heater to keep you warm.

7. Flashlight

Since it gets dark early in winter, it’s wise to keep a flashlight in your car. You’ll need it in instances where you stall or get stranded at night, or when you’re looking for something in your trunk or under the hood. You can also use it to signal approaching cars.

8. First aid kit

While a first aid kit is an item that should always be in your car all year round, you may need it in winter the most. Buy a first aid kit or make your own. You’ll never know when mishaps may strike.

9. Windshield de-icer

You can’t effectively de-ice your windshield when you have to deal with an extreme blizzard. Fortunately, a can of de-icer is all you need to solve the problem. Moreover, you can use its cap as a scraper!

10. Phone charger

Imagine what would happen if your car conks out in the middle of a deserted place and your phone battery only has 1% left — and it’s eerily dark. If the very thought of that makes you shudder (as it should), you definitely need to keep your phone charger, or perhaps even a portable battery or power bank, in your car. Even if you’ve made it a habit to fully charge your phone before hitting the road, it’s still important to bring these items whenever you’re traveling.

11. Snacks and water

Getting stuck in your car during a blizzard can happen, and waiting for rescue may take longer due to bad road conditions. Keeping a stash of healthy snacks and water in your trunk will surely come in handy in situations like this. They’re also useful during long road trips or while you’re stuck in traffic.

Transform Your Old Clunker into a Cancer-Fighting Weapon

Do you have an old vehicle that you think may no longer be safe for you to use especially during winter? Are you thinking of getting rid of it without the hassles of selling it? We at Breast Cancer Car Donations would be more than glad to have it as your donation to support our cause.

Not only will you be getting rid of your no-longer-needed vehicle in the fastest and most convenient way possible, but you’ll also be making a difference in the lives of breast cancer sufferers in your community. Your donation can help save their lives.

When you donate that vehicle to us, we will have it fixed before selling it through an auction. All proceeds will go straight to our cancer-focused nonprofit partners, enabling them to deliver their life-saving programs and services to their beneficiaries. Thanks to your generous contribution, uninsured and cash-strapped individuals in your area can gain access to comprehensive breast health services, including full cancer treatment, screening and prevention, follow-up care, and counseling.

To repay you for your kind heart, we’ll promptly mail to you the 100% tax-deductible sales receipt of your vehicle days after its sale. This receipt will entitle you to claim the maximum tax deduction in the next tax season.

We will also tow your vehicle for free wherever you had it parked or stored anywhere in the country. Furthermore, we’ll process all your donation paperwork.

However, the best reward that awaits you is the feeling of joy and satisfaction that you’ll experience, knowing that your donation can help save lives.

We take almost all types of vehicles, including those that are badly running or those that have scratches, dents, and a few missing parts.

You may visit our FAQs page to learn more about our donation process. For inquiries, feel free to reach us at 866-540-5069 or you may send us a message here.

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It only takes a simple vehicle donation to make a lasting impact on the lives of needy breast cancer patients. Call Breast Cancer Car Donations at 866-540-5069 or fill out our online donation form now!

Last Updated: October 2nd, 2023