Winter Emergency Car Kit

Winter is just around the corner in Long Island City and you want to make sure your vehicle is prepared for any hazardous weather or slick road conditions. After you bring your vehicle in for winter maintenance at the Major World service center, follow the guide below to create your own winter emergency car kit. Make sure to read our other DIY car maintenance tips as well so your vehicle runs smoothly for miles to come!

Winter Car Safety Kit

With the cold winter months comes snow, fog, slick conditions, and icy roads. The unpredictable weather can lower visibility and – unfortunately – make accidents a more common occurrence. To help drivers stay safe in the event their vehicle breaks down or they go off the road, Major World has created this list of emergency tools to keep in the trunk or the back of your vehicle. Most of these items can be found at any Queens home goods store or auto stores.

Basic Items

• Battery cables
• Ice scraper
• Portable shovel
• Basic first-aid kit
• Cell phone charger
• Flat tire kit

Items to help when stranded

• Flashlight (separate from your phone flashlight)
• Warning signaling cones
• Backup batteries
• Safety vest
• Roadside triangles

Common winter items:

• Gloves
• Blanket
• Rain poncho
• Rags
• Boots
• Socks
• A hat
• Pack anything else that will help keep you warm if you get stranded during a snowstorm.

Essential Items for Long Road Trips This Winter

If you’re planning to travel across the country this winter, or even a destination that’s relatively far away, you’ll want to pack the following items in your winter emergency car kit to ensure your safety if your vehicle veers off a Brooklyn road.

• Tow strap: This handy tool will be helpful if your vehicle gets stuck in a ditch and you need another vehicle to help pull you out. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual on how to properly secure a tow strap.
• Fire extinguisher: It’s good to have one in the event of a small fire. Make sure the fire extinguisher you purchase is intended for automotive use.
• Long-lasting food and water: It’s always best to have some water and long-lasting food, especially on long trips. Granola, protein bars, and water can last in your vehicle for about six months before they need to be replaced.

If you find yourself stranded after going off the road in inclement weather, it’s important to stay inside or as close to your vehicle as possible if it’s safe to do so. Never leave your vehicle and go out on your own. Emergency responders will be able to find your vehicle easily, but if you wander off on your own you’ll be harder to find.

Stay Prepared With Major World!

Preparing the best car emergency kit takes quite a few tools and pieces of equipment, but it’s better to have these items take up a little extra trunk space than to not have them when you need them the most. You can never anticipate when you’ll be in an accident or veer off Bronx roads. If you need help assembling your winter emergency car kit, contact our team at Major World and we’ll help you get the parts you need and keep your vehicle ready for the winter weather. If you’re still looking for more info, check out our guide on how to jump start your vehicle!