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The winter season is coming up and it’s almost here. Here at Auto Simplify, we want to ensure you get as much tips you need to stay safe this winter. For your safety and help, we have complied a few tips that we believe are essential.

1. Get Your Car Serviced

Your car needs to be serviced so that you aren’t left without one this winter. Not to mention, you can be stranded for more than 3 hours waiting for help due a breakdown, which in the winter, is a hard thing to do. Furthermore, your repair cost can even cut into your kids Christmas cash due to you not biting the bullet. It isn’t something you want to be dealing with this winter. I suggest you take our advice and get your car checked out. For example, something as simple as a bad hoses, or a broken water pump can leave you out cold, possibly without a car. The money you spend now, may be your helper later.

2. Winter Calls For Snow Tires

If you are located in a area which is known for high snow amounts, it is probably your best bet to get snow tires on your car, so that you aren’t stuck trying to leave somewhere snow is high in amounts. A lot of places will be having many discounts before snow and even during, so it is many suggestion to get them now before its too late, or its too much. Snow tires make your car easier to get started, not to mention snow tires allow increase traction when braking and turning. Snow tires give your car a boost to get around more easier and safety this winter.

3. Keep A Cell Phone

Emergencies happen.  You need to have a sure of communication so that you don’t get left in the cold for too long. If you can have two, that is even more accessibility to prevent you for being out for long.

4. Visibility Is Key

If you cannot see, you cannot able to drive efficiently.  Many states require that all of your windows be clear before you hit the road. Make your defrosters are working properly, and make sure your windshield washer reservoir is full, because you will need it. You need to make sure your windshield is clear at all times. Snowfall can be a lot at sometimes, but you need to be prepared for it.

5. If You Don’t Have To, Don’t.

This winter, if you need to, don’t. Sometimes you don’t need to leave this house, especially if you do not have snow tires. But if you don’t need to leave, it is suggested again, you get snow tires. But if you don’t need to leave, its probably your best choice not to leave. Snow weather at times can get very dangerous, and if you don’t have to, you shouldn’t place yourself in that situation. Not to mention, if you cant handle the snow weather, you are more at risk of crashing your car.  Also, in winter weather, it is at your best interest to take everything slow. Turns, speed, everything should be taken at a slower pace than usual.