First Aid Kitįirst Aid Kit options include the Surviveware Small First Aid Kit or Surviveware Large First Aid Kit. For more info on our complete all season kit see our Roadside Emergency Kit post. Store the supplies and kit in your back seat instead of the trunk in case you cant get to your trunk. Use this list as a starting point, and select the items that best fit your winter driving needs. Your winter car emergency kit should contain cold weather gear, basic survival supplies and tools for roadside repairs. What should be in a Winter Emergency Car Kit?

A spare could be critical if you lose your charger cable. If your battery is dead, you can't call a tow truck. Consider keeping a USB car charger or emergency radio/cell phone charger for your phone in your winter car kit. Get a cellphone, even if it's only an emergency use smartphone.De-icing windshield washer fluid is a cheap safety measure, especially in an ice storm. Make sure your de-icing washer fluid is full.Between the news, the internet and cell phones, you can eailsy know if you're getting snow, ice, wind or anything else that will be trouble. Check out weather conditionsin the area where you intend to travel.Also, traveling may take much longer than anticipated because of road conditions or detours. Keep your gas tank full! Grandpa Neverman was a stickler about always keeping the gas tank above half full, and we do the same.Don't forget to check your spare tire also. Consider well rated snow tires from Nokian or Michelin. If you use winter chains, make sure they are ready as well. Check inflation and rotate your best tires to the front (for front wheel drive). Make sure your tires are in good condition.Make sure the oil level is where it needs to be. Don't be the guy driving around ignoring the warning lights lit up on their dash. Take care of any necessary repairs before you find yourself stranded in the middle of a snowstorm.For help with winter weather starts, check out “ Car Won’t Start in the Cold? Check Out these Troubleshooting Tips“.

Car maintenance checklist for winter