{"id":1899,"date":"2021-12-16T07:36:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T07:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/porscheofcoloradosprings\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2023-10-04T05:55:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T05:55:33","slug":"things-that-you-must-have-in-your-winter-car-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.porschecoloradosprings.com\/blog\/things-that-you-must-have-in-your-winter-car-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to have in My Car Emergency Kit During Winters?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Things that you Must Have in your Winter Car Survival Kit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Winter season can be harsh, and emergencies can happen anywhere, so you should always have a winter car survival kit. Whether you puncture a tire, run out of fuel, or slip on a snowy road, a car emergency kit will help you to get back on the road safely. It is best to be prepared for the worst-case scenario; therefore, a car emergency kit for winters might be helpful if you stumble upon any problem. At Porsche of Colorado Springs in Colorado, CA, we have a list of things you should have in your winter emergency kit if you are traveling to a snowy region. Read on to learn more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com\/new-porsche-colorado-springs-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com\/contact-porsche-colorado-springs-in-colorado-springs-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/540\/2021\/12\/04055454\/car-in-snow-winter-B_o.jpg\" alt=\"car in snow\" class=\"wp-image-2697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/540\/2021\/12\/04055454\/car-in-snow-winter-B_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/540\/2021\/12\/04055454\/car-in-snow-winter-B_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-my-vehicle-for-the-winter-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">How to Prepare My Vehicle for the Winter Season?<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>List of Things to have for Emergency&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best if you had a supply of a few things in your kit other than a full tank of gas and fresh antifreeze:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Blankets, mittens, socks, and hats&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Flashlight, plus extra batteries (or a hand-crank flashlight)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>First-aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, adhesive tape, gauze pads, antiseptic cream, medical wrap)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ice scraper and snow brush&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jumper cables&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bottled water&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Road flares or reflective warning triangles&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Multi-tool&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Windshield cleaner&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in snowy areas, you can add hand warmers, sleeping bags (for longer trips), tire chains and tow straps, and folding snow shovels.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What are the Essentials to have in your Kit?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the winter essentials, there are a bunch of things that you can carry while driving your vehicle. These will come in hand in any emergency:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A small fire extinguisher in case of a car fire&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jack and lug wrench to change a tire&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tire gauge to check the inflation pressure in all four tires and the spare tire&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rags and hand cleaner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Foam tire sealant for minor tire punctures&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Duct tape&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rain poncho&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lighter and box of matches&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Battery\u2013 or hand-crank\u2013powered radio&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Scissors and string or cord&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Compass&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Paper maps&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Spare change and cash&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stock nonperishable high-energy foods like unsalted and canned nuts, raisins and dried fruit, granola bars, peanut butter, hard candy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com\/blog\/how-to-change-a-flat-tire-in-your-porsche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">How to Change a Tire?<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our Porsche of Colorado Springs blog for more interesting information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com\/blog\/car-maintenance-tips-for-your-vehicle-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">How to Maintain My Car in Summer?<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things that you Must Have in your Winter Car Survival Kit&nbsp;&nbsp; The Winter season can be harsh, and emergencies can happen anywhere, so you should always have a winter car survival kit. 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