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Some Minneapolis drivers welcome winter with open arms due to the beautiful white snow and the welcoming of the holidays. But, even the most avid winter fans aren’t fans of driving in the snow and cold. That’s because winter can bring harsh road conditions that can be dangerous if not properly prepared for. Luckily, Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service has put together a helpful guide containing some of the best winter driving safety tips, so you can be prepared for winter this year!
The best way to be prepared and drive safely in the winter is to prepare ahead of time. To make sure you stay ahead of winter in the St. Paul, here are some things we recommend checking on your car:
Schedule service with Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service if you need assistance preparing your car for winter.
Having your car prepared is a good start, but even if you have everything checked and ready to go on your car, there are still plenty of things the road can throw at you in winter. Before you brave the Edina roads this winter, take a look at some recommended winter driving safety habits:
If you run out of fuel far from a gas station, you could run into some serious problems. To avoid this, always make sure your gas tank is nearly full whenever you get the chance. If you drive a hybrid or an EV (electric vehicle), make sure your vehicle is plugged in overnight and is ready to go. Winter can be particularly hard on vehicles that have electric motors, like hybrids and EVs.
If you’re traveling somewhere unfamiliar, take the time to look at GPS or look at a map and plan out your route. Even if you know the Richfield area well, it can’t hurt to plan out your route ahead of time. This means checking the weather for upcoming alerts and seeing if there are any traffic blockages or accidents on your route.
Just in case your car breaks down and leaves you stranded, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to stay safe until help arrives. Here’s what we recommend for a winter prep kit:
You can never be too prepared, and if you need any of the parts mentioned above, visit our parts store online!
Contact us if you need any help getting your car ready for the winter. For more winter driving safety tips, visit our website. We have plenty of service tips and best practices to help you drive safely and keep your car protected at all times!
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