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Winter is a time to get together with family and enjoy the holidays, but getting ready for the change in seasons is no small feat. It takes time and planning to make sure your family and your home are ready to brave the elements.

But is your car as ready as you are? If you haven’t thought about preparations for your vehicle, these five simple tips will help you prepare for the colder months ahead.

  •  Check your tires. Before the roads get slick, check your tires to be sure they aren’t worn and that they are properly inflated. You should be able to find the proper tire pressure on the inside of your driver’s side door. Cold air will cause the air in your tires to compress and may cause your tires to lose pressure, so make a note to check again later in the winter.
  • Wash and wax your car at a professional car wash. Putting your car through the car wash during the sloppiest season of the year may seem a strange idea but a thorough wash can remove harmful compounds that may cause damage when mixed with sand and road salt. Experts from the International Carwash Association also recommend a coat of wax for an extra layer of protection from the elements. Besides protecting your car, you’ll also be protecting the environment. Professional car washes can save up to 20 percent of the amount of water you’d use by washing your car at home. They do this by treating and reusing their water, rather than releasing toxic chemicals and grime into the storm drains, which can often occur when you wash your car yourself. You can learn more about the environmental benefits of a professional car wash at washwithwatersavers.com.
  • Check your brakes. Your brakes will work harder once the icy conditions of winter set in. Make sure they are up to the task by bringing your vehicle in to your mechanic for a thorough brake inspection.
  • Check fluids. In the winter, no fluid is more important than your coolant because, if you’re out of coolant, you’re out of heat. Your owner’s manual will tell you how much coolant you need as well and provide the correct blend. It’s also never a bad idea to keep an additional bottle of coolant in your car for emergencies.
  • Winter emergency kit. If you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, a winter survival kit can be very helpful. Include an ice scraper/brush, extra blankets or clothes – including hats and gloves – snacks and bottled water and a first aid kit. A small shovel can come in handy if you get stuck and a bag of cat litter can be used to provide needed traction for your tires.

Getting your vehicle ready for winter while temperatures are still mild is a proactive approach to preventive maintenance that helps ensure safety, reliability, and fewer unexpected repairs when severe winter weather strikes. By planning ahead you can ensure that your family and your car will be in for a smooth ride all winter long.

Prize Pack Details:

  • WaterSavers Cold Weather Survival Kit that includes:

o First aid kit, flashlight/signal torch, 2 AA batteries, 2 emergency candles, box of safety matches, 2 hand warmers, emergency water bag (1 gallon capacity), survival compass, emergency blanket and cotton gloves. All items are packaged in heavy-duty, water and puncture resistant carry case made of 600D polyester

  • WaterSavers Tote bag
  • $20 VISA Gift Card

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Comments

  2. I am ready for winter, but absolutely hate it!! gimme a beach on an island and id be happy to stay there all winter!!
    :)thanks!! 🙂
    annie

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  10. I’m never ready for winter, but with snow on the ground and a temperature this morning of 8 degrees, I need to get ready!

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  11. Not a whole lot to do to get ready for winter, it doesn’t snow much here although it has been cold and rainy! It has flurried a few times here so I guess I need to get better prepared!

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  23. I do not think anyone can ever really be ready for winter. So hard to predict and definitely do not look forward to the cold.

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  25. I’m not really ready for winter. I’m happy it’s winter and NOT summer. I am SO over the heat! UGH!
    kimbuckjr

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  41. Yes and no. Did some weather-proofing, got out the winter clothes and bedding, etc. but, never ready for 10 degree weather in central Mississippi. On the other hand, my 7 Pomeranians are in fluffy dog heaven.

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  42. Just got the generator hooked up today, stocked up on items- i’m ready but hopefully i won’t have to worry

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  45. No, but we’re trying to gear up; I’d really like to have an Emergency blanket for our car, just in case we get stuck somewhere.

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  58. Psychologically no – I am a Summer baby, but we’ve got our Winter necessities at home, so I’m as ready as I can be.

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  59. Yes and no. My husband and I just moved to Washington state in the Spring, so we’re experiencing new seasons here!

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  73. Uummm we don’t prepare for it because we usually don’t get it! LOL For some strange reason, this year we’ve already had a week where we didn’t get out of the 40s-50s and next week should be the same – we were in the upper 80s yesterday – in the lower 40s right now!

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  74. no i am not ready for winter. i need to get my car maintenanced and put some blankets and water and kitty litter in the trunk

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  79. We are as ready as we can be. Mostly. We are currently in some bad ice weather and running low on milk but other than that we are doing good.

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  80. WE HAVE WINTER HERE. COLD AND LOTS OF SNOW. i DON’T DRIVE, BUT I WOULD LIKE THIS FOR MY SON WHO
    COULD USE THIIS.

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  81. No we are not! We live on the Washington Coast where we dont’ usually get a cold winter. Usually just rain. This year has taken us by surprise and has been as low as 20 degrees! That is very cold for us!

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  88. I’ve been ready for winter since summer! I need to do several more things in the house, but overall, I’m ready!

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  90. I guess so…..we don’t get much snow down here in GA – but we had to deal with it when we were in Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving=)

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