Winter Emergency Car Kit

Winter Safety Kit

The roads can get icy and snowy in the Minnetonka area, and that can mean getting stranded. With brutal low temperatures, that can be exceptionally dangerous in winter months, so don’t leave home without your Minnesota winter car kit! Here’s what we recommend you keep easily accessible in your winter emergency car kit before you hit the road in Hopkins:

• Battery cables
• Ice scraper
• Portable shovel
• Flashlight 
• Warning signaling cones
• Backup batteries 
• Safety vest
• Roadside triangles
• Basic first-aid kit
• Cell phone charger
• Camera
• Flat tire kit

Common winter items also need to be a part of your winter safety kit. They include gloves, blanket, rain poncho, rags, boots, socks, and a hat. Pack anything to keep you warm if you get stranded during a snowstorm. 

Long Road Trip Essentials

If you must get on the road for a long stretch of time in the winter months, you should make these additions to your Minnesota winter car kit: 

• 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. Your owner’s manual can tell you what you need in a tow strap, and you can purchase one from our parts department. 
• Fire extinguisher: We can also help you obtain a fire extinguisher that’s made specifically for autos, which are safer than a home fire extinguisher when you’re on the road. 
• Long-lasting food and water: Granola, protein bars, and water can last in your vehicle for about six months before they need to be replaced.

Beyond making sure you have a winter emergency car kit at the ready when you’re on the road, the most important thing to remember is to never leave your vehicle and set out on your own. Doing so is extremely dangerous because it makes it harder for you to be located. Stay inside your vehicle, or as close to it as possible, and wait for help to arrive. 

Be Prepared for Winter with Suburban Chevrolet!

Now that you know what to put in your winter car emergency kit, contact Suburban Chevrolet and find out what else needs to be done to winterize your vehicle. Our team has many Minnesota winters under its belt and would love to share their expertise with you.