A few tips to get your vehicle ready for winter

With winter coming sooner than we think, the time has come to get ready. By getting ready, we are talking specifically about your vehicle, and how you can ensure that it performs optimally in the next few months, and also how to ensure that you are ready for anything winter has to throw at you. So, here are a few tips and tricks to help you get ready for the upcoming winter months.

Tires and wipers

You want to get your winter tires on before the first snowfall, and better yet before the weather drops below 7 degrees. That’s the point where your all-season tire loses its effectiveness. Also, if you want to have the best possible visibility in winter, think about winter wipers.

Maintenance

Always have a checkup before winter rolls around. You want your battery to be in good shape, as well as the rest of your mechanical components.

Emergency kit

Everyone should have an emergency kit in their vehicle. The emergency kit should include water, a first-aid kit, warm clothing, a flare, a whistle, some dry food, a shovel, salt, booster cables and traction aids.

Thank you to Morrey Nissan of Burnaby for their help with this article.