Living in the Northeast and having spent the greater part of my life commuting long distance I know how important it is to make sure your car is ready for the winter.
I also know that many Realtors still show properties during this season. This is the time of year that my clients like to look at land and sometimes the roads we travel on can be treacherous.
Here are a few things to consider
- Has your car been tuned up recently? Remember the winter weather takes a toll on your car.
- Are your wipers in excellent condition? Trust me, I know how important that wipers are; They certainly got me through many rainy and icy winter days on the road.
- How about your tires? For the winter you might want to get new ones and make sure they are kept correctly inflated. This is key in the winter - you face all kinds of weather conditions and not having good tires could cost you your life.
- Have you checked out your spare recently? Make sure this is in good condition because you never know when you will need it. While you are doing that make sure your jack is in the car.
- How about your heating system? This had better be working well.
- Alway maintain a full tank of gas, you just never know what may happen.
Besides checking over your car, there are items you should have in the car.
- Make sure to have food and water. I had many hour and a half trips turned into four to five hour trips due to accidents and roads in poor condition due to snow.
- A Warm Blanket, just in case you break down or if you are stuck in a traffic jam and you make the decision to turn the car off.
- Jumper cables or portable battery charger
- A flashlight
- First Aid Kit
- Well charged cell phone and charger
- Several ice scrapers.
- Sand or Kitty litter
- De-icer for your locks
- Boots and socks
- Change of clothes in case you have to check into the nearest motel
Yes, winter can be a dangerous season but by taking these precautions we can get through with less stress.
So, do you have other items to add to the list?
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com
