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Top Winter Driving Tips – Starting is important. Stopping is essential.
When it comes to winter car care, many motorists focus on simply getting their cars started. But having a winter-ready vehicle requires a lot more then having enough antifreeze and a strong battery – especially when the temperature drops below 0° (F).
“Outdoor conditions in winter can magnify existing problems (with your vehicle) such as pinging, hard starts, sluggish performance and rough idling,”says Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “Sub-zero temperatures can quickly reduce battery power.” White suggests that owners should have a thorough vehicle safety inspection completed before the cold weather arrives in order to proactively identify and address potential hazards.
To help motorists travel safely on the road this winter, the Car Care Council also recommends the following tips for keeping cars and trucks in good working order:
A winning strategy: hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
This winter, the vast majority of drivers will experience no problems with their vehicles. Still, motorists should be prepared for times when something does go wrong.
In addition to following the tips listed above, it’s also a good idea to create your own winter driving checklist for your family. Include items that would be helpful if you (or another driver) were to become stranded in the vehicle – out of cell phone range. Items for a winter emergency kit may include a backup cell phone battery, handheld multi-tool, ice scraper, snowbrush, small shovel, flashlight, jumper cables, blanket, dry food snacks, and bottled water
Depending on weather conditions and the length of trip, the kit can also contain items such as any necessary medications, extra washer fluid, larger supply of food and water, extra clothes, and a container of sand or kitty litter to provide additional traction when necessary
The bottom line? Be prepared. Enjoy all the winter New England has to offer, and before you know it the warm days of spring will return once again. We promise
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