
{"id":1412,"date":"2019-02-05T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=1412"},"modified":"2024-04-23T16:59:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T16:59:15","slug":"what-should-be-in-a-winter-car-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-should-be-in-a-winter-car-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What should be in a winter car kit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While winter in Canada is certainly beautiful at times, it can be downright nasty during a Polar Vortex. Keeping an emergency kit is important at all times, not just during the cold months. What should be in a winter car kit? It\u2019s important not to wait until an impending storm before you prepare for winter driving in Alberta. Here are a few ways to stay ahead of potential disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>READ MORE: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/skiing-and-snowboarding-near-edmonton-ab\/\">Skiing and snowboarding near Edmonton, AB<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>From Ford: &#8220;Survival kit must-haves for winter driving&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>What\u2019s contained in a winter car kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might already have a number of these handy tools inside your vehicle already. Depending on what you already own, you shouldn\u2019t be looking at a hefty price tag to ensure that you\u2019re ready for whatever winter decides to throw at you \u2014 we\u2019ve got a simple solution for you below if you need to start a winter car&nbsp;kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 30 items may seem like a lot, but you\u2019ll be able to feel a lot better about driving through inclement weather during the&nbsp;winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/28174729\/E6-CarWinterroadA_B-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"a snowy road with vehicles parked and driving\" class=\"wp-image-10477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/28174729\/E6-CarWinterroadA_B-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/28174729\/E6-CarWinterroadA_B-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/28174729\/E6-CarWinterroadA_B-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2019\/10\/28174729\/E6-CarWinterroadA_B.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Where to find items for your winter car safety kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly everything on the list above can be found at local hardware store, department store, or auto parts store. But, there is a way to order everything you need without making a trip to the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Road Assistance Kit has everything you need for around the same price and much less hassle. Plus, all of the accessories fit in a nice bag with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-cars-sherwood-park-ab\">Ford logo<\/a> on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump over to our parts page and enter following information in the form at the bottom after you\u2019ve entered your name and vehicle make and model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>ORDER: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/auto-parts-sherwood-park-ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ford Road Assistance Kit<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part Name: <\/strong>Road Assistance Kit<strong>Part Number:<\/strong> VFL3Z-19F515-A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what&#8217;s the best precautions for winter driving in a blizzard? Is your car stuck and traction control stops the wheels from spinning?&nbsp; Get seven helpful tips and safety steps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-to-drive-in-a-blizzard-and-what-to-do-if-your-car-gets-stuck\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While winter in Canada is certainly beautiful at times, it can be downright nasty during a Polar Vortex. Keeping an emergency kit is important at all times, not just during the cold months. What should be in a winter car kit? 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