Prepare your car for winter with an Emergency Car Kit!

How to make a winter emergency car kit

While fall is just beginning, here in Wisconsin we know that just means that winter is not far off. In order to help you prepare for the grueling winter months ahead, we recommend putting a winter emergency car kit in your Kia vehicle so that you are always prepared for emergencies in the cold weather. Using the following checklist and tips will help you create a well-rounded winter-themed emergency car kit!

Items to include in your winter emergency car kit

Shovel
Windshield scraper with small broom
Flashlight with extra batteries
Battery-powered radio
Water

Nonperishable food items like energy bars, raisins, nuts, etc
Matches
First Aid Kit
Necessary medications
Tow chain or rope
Tool Kit
Work Gloves
Road salt, sand or cat litter
Booster cables
Emergency flares or reflectors
Fluorescent distress flag
Whistle
Cell phone charger for cars
Extra set of hat, gloves, scarf, warm socks, boots, jacket, and snowpants
Blanket

Putting together your winter emergency car kit

Putting together your kit once you have all of these items is pretty easy. We recommend getting a plastic bin that will fit in your trunk and placing all of the items inside of it. Including a list of the items will help you keep track of what you have as well so that you can keep it together between uses. If your vehicle does not have access to the trunk through the cabin, putting the bin in your backseat is important so that you can access these items without getting out of your car.

Keeping up with regular maintenance of your vehicle is especially important in the winter months, so if you need to schedule an appointment for your Kia, bring it in to the service department at Palmen Kia!

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