If your loved ones are already asking what you want for Christmas or you’re looking to splurge on a gift for yourself or you need ideas for those on your shopping list, look no further than your car. Your car and the cars of your loved ones, which keeps everyone’s life on track (work commute, errands, family trips, and more), could definitely benefit from the following items during the season of giving.
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When you’re traversing through treacherous winter weather to get to your favorite holiday party, you’ll appreciate the extra safety delivered by winter tires.
Getting sidelined by an automotive mishap like a flat tire is a miserable experience any day of the year, but winter makes the situation even more grueling. An emergency kit filled with essentials like jumper cables, flashlight, tool kit, drinking water, fire extinguisher, cold weather essentials like shovel, snow brush, and warm clothing, first aid kit, and nonperishable food is a must-have accessory for your car.
A bottle of coolant makes a smart stocking stuffer, and keeping an extra bottle in the truck makes you a smart and prepared driver.
“Coolant (a.k.a. antifreeze) supports your car’s circulatory system. If your coolant gets too low, expect your engine to overheat. Driving past that point could cause critical damage to your engine. No matter how cold it might be, pull over immediately!” advises Women Auto Know, a site founded by certified mechanic and fourth-generation auto shop owner Audra Fordin.
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If you emergency kit doesn’t already have them, ask Santa for jumper cables. Winter weather takes a significant toll on your battery’s power. Jumper cables can help keep your car moving when your battery fails.
News Source: Women Auto Know, National Safety Council
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