{"id":2418,"date":"2023-02-22T20:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T20:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.rosenhyundai.com\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2023-02-22T20:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T20:06:46","slug":"items-to-keep-in-your-car-when-driving-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rosenhyundai.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/22\/items-to-keep-in-your-car-when-driving-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Items to Keep in Your Car When Driving in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2424″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]There are still a few months of winter left, so snow, ice, sleet, and low temperatures remain something to keep in mind out on the road. Preparing your vehicle for winter with a safety kit and winter maintenance is key. Driving in inclement winter weather means it\u2019s important to know how to best operate your vehicle in safe and cautious ways. Use our winter driving tips<\/a> below to stay safe this season and be sure stop in to <\/span>Rosen Hyundai Algonquin<\/span> for winter maintenance<\/a> today!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Items to Keep In Your Vehicle\u2019s Emergency Kit” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]You should always keep a winter car safety kit in your vehicle. There are a few key things you\u2019ll want to have to ensure winter driving safety<\/a>, though you can always add more. First, you should always at the very least have an ice scraper to deal with snow and ice build-up. To avoid getting stuck while driving in snow, other helpful items include a snow shovel, a broom, and abrasive material, like sand or kitty litter. Additionally, your vehicle is more susceptible to breaking down in the winter, so it\u2019s a good idea to have jumper cables, a flashlight, and some warning devices like flares and emergency markers. Finally, you should keep a stash of personal safety items specifically for the winter such as blankets or extra clothing for protection from the cold, a phone charger, water, non-perishable food, and any necessary medicine. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Prepare Your Vehicle with Winter Maintenance” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Winter driving safety can be enhanced in one simple way: getting winter maintenance. Preparing your vehicle with special winter gear and accessories can help your safety and convenience in inclement weather. Although your vehicle\u2019s needs may vary, winter maintenance often includes investing in new wiper blades, adding winter tires, refilling your car\u2019s fluids, or installing a cold weather car battery. Schedule your winter maintenance with <\/span>Rosen Hyundai<\/span><\/a> today!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”More Winter Safety Tips” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]For the best Hyundai safety<\/a>, we have a few more tips to keep you safe on the road during the winter months:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n