Must-Have Cold Weather Car Accessories
You don’t want to be caught in the dead of winter without the tools and accessories needed to handle a roadside emergency. To help ensure safe travels, no matter the crisis, from Hawk Cadillac, your used Cadillac dealer in Minooka, here are eight winter must-haves for your car.
1. Folding shovel
This tool, especially one with serrated teeth for breaking ice, is essential to dig out of the snow.
This tool, especially one with serrated teeth for breaking ice, is essential to dig out of the snow.
2. Ice scraper and brush
Needed to clear snow and ice off the windshield and lights before driving.
Needed to clear snow and ice off the windshield and lights before driving.
3. Jumper cables
Winter weather puts a huge strain on your battery, and these are an absolute must-have.
Winter weather puts a huge strain on your battery, and these are an absolute must-have.
4. Flashlight or headlamp
During shorter winter days, one of these can be a lifesaver when changing a tire or performing other minor repairs.
During shorter winter days, one of these can be a lifesaver when changing a tire or performing other minor repairs.
5. Empty gas can
This can save you the price of a tow. If possible, walk to the nearest gas station, and a gallon or so will give you enough fuel to drive to safety.
This can save you the price of a tow. If possible, walk to the nearest gas station, and a gallon or so will give you enough fuel to drive to safety.
6. Reliable spare tire
In addition to four sound tires with deep tread, it’s essential to have a good spare that’s fully inflated.
In addition to four sound tires with deep tread, it’s essential to have a good spare that’s fully inflated.
7. Basic tool kit
Having a few essential tools can save the day when simple repairs are needed.
Having a few essential tools can save the day when simple repairs are needed.
8. Kitty litter
Sprinkle some litter under tires with no traction and hopefully, you can drive away with ease.
Sprinkle some litter under tires with no traction and hopefully, you can drive away with ease.
Don’t forget these tips, and, don’t forget to always come first to your used Cadillac dealer in Minooka, Hawk Cadillac for the best deals around.