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Simple Ways of Making Your Car ready for the winters

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The first thing to keep in mind is to thoroughly check the ignition, brakes, tires, filters, battery, wiring, hoses, fan belts, windshield wipers in your car. Also examine the various fluid levels, especially the antifreeze.


Next is to check and ensure that your car’s windshield wiper fluid contains a rain-repellant or deicer solution. Also clean the inner side of your windshield and windows with an anti-fogging solution.


Carrying a properly inflated spare tire in your car is also important plus make sure to carry other things like jack, shovel and jumper cables as well.


It’s always good to carry emergency kit with you while going out that compiles of basic things like flashlight batteries, waterproof matches, first aid kit, flares or reflective triangles, string and scissors. Keep some warm clothes too with a blanket, extra coat, socks and other essential things in case you need them if get stuck in middle.


Another very essential point to keep in mind is to carry a fully charged cell-phone with you and making the family or friends aware of where you are going and when you are expected to be back.


Before heading towards a long journey check the fluid levels, tire pressure and the battery of your car, all need to be in good condition and up to the mark so that your journey is safe and secure.
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  • Incyder
    Incyder Posts: 2,016 Forumite
    Before heading towards a long journey check the fluid levels, tire pressure and the battery of your car, all need to be in good condition and up to the mark so that your journey is safe and secure.

    I'd also suggest folks ensure their trunk and hood are closed properly and their windshield is free of cracks. Also, have a full tank of gasoline and a colt 45 in the gloveage compartment in case of automobile jackers.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    and dont forget a ladder incase you need to climb over a wall to get help when being chased by your psychiatrist! you have gotta be the biggest fuc*wit on the internet.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • Lum
    Lum Posts: 6,460 Forumite
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    !!!!!!, why would you make this thread in April? I don't think we have many Australian readers here.
  • skiddlydiddly
    skiddlydiddly Posts: 1,005 Forumite
    I also keep a parachute in glovebox in case I fall off a cliff, a cleaner in the boot in case it gets dirty and my mechanic follows me behind in his pickup-you never know.Bring on winter....in 6 months.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    dont forget the chef to cook lunch and the party clown to keep the kids amused on those long boring journeys.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • Barneysmom
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    Hehe this is funny this time of year but good :cool:

    Don't forget a food stash.
    Last winter I had a tin of Heinz spaghetti, a tin of fruit cocktail (small ones with ring pulls) and a pack of those Belvita breakfast biscuits :)
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  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,662 Forumite
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    Why is someone giving this **** thanks,
  • Barneysmom
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    Be nice to forum users. :)
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  • alastairq
    alastairq Posts: 5,030 Forumite
    it is vaguely possible, the OP might know something about the weather we can expect in August?
    No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    As discussed in other thread, this guy is all over automotive forums globaly....... Known for advertising a wiperblades seller/manufacturer, im still not sure where the benefit is in doing this. Obviously wants to make his name famous for some reason yet to be realised.
    “I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”

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