{"id":326,"date":"2016-09-20T19:07:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T19:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/joesautosales\/?p=326"},"modified":"2016-09-20T19:07:47","modified_gmt":"2016-09-20T19:07:47","slug":"tips-for-getting-your-vehicle-winter-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/blog\/tips-for-getting-your-vehicle-winter-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Now is the Time to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It may only be September, but now is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for the winter season. If the <em>Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/em> is correct, we can expect snow to hit Indianapolis as early as mid-October, and you want to be prepared! Here are some great <strong>tips to help get your vehicle winter-ready<\/strong>!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #1: Build a Winter Survival Kit<\/h3>\n<p>Having a kit of supplies on hand is essential during the winter months, especially when you slide into the ditch. We recommend keeping the following items in your vehicle during the winter:<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flashlights<\/li>\n<li>Spare cell phone and charger<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Extra pairs of gloves<\/li>\n<li>Extra socks (several pairs)<\/li>\n<li>Extra pair of boots<\/li>\n<li>Extra clothes<\/li>\n<li>Reflective vest<\/li>\n<li>Blankets (fleece, wool, or foil hypothermia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bag of sand, kitty litter, or carpet pieces (to be used for traction when stuck in snow)<\/li>\n<li>Shovel<\/li>\n<li>A list of phone numbers of family, friends, and towing business that can help you<\/li>\n<li>Good set of jumper cables<\/li>\n<li>Heavy-duty rope<\/li>\n<li>Ice scrapers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tow straps (two)<\/li>\n<li>Jack and lug wrench\/tire iron<\/li>\n<li>Road flares and matches<\/li>\n<li>Knife or multi-tool pocket knife<\/li>\n<li>Window Punch<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Food (MREs, jerky, nuts, protein bars, chocolate bars, dehydrated fruits and veggies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/clp-used-gmc-vehicles-indianapolis-in\"><em><strong>Find a Used GMC Vehicle Near Indianapolis!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-330\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto;padding: 5px;float: right\" src=\"http:\/\/blogmedia.dealerfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/451\/2016\/09\/Winter-Tires-600x400_b.jpg\" alt=\"Tires on a snowy road\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" \/>Tip #2: Give Your Tires a Thorough Inspection<\/h3>\n<p>Something that can really help you handle snow-covered roads is your vehicle\u2019s tires! But they need to be in excellent condition in order to provide optimal performance! Make sure to check your tires\u2019 pressure and tread, which you can learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/blog\/make-tires-used-vehicle-last-longer\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/blog\/differences-between-all-wheel-drive-and-4-wheel-drive\/\"><em><strong>Learn the Differences Between AWD and 4WD!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #3: Check Your Vehicle\u2019s Antifreeze Levels<\/h3>\n<p>We rely on our vehicle to help us get to work, the store, home, the homes of friends and family, and anywhere we want or need to go\u2014even when it is 20 below! With the proper amount of antifreeze, your engine will continue to stay reliable!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/clp-come-and-shop-our-durangos-indianapolis-in\"><em><strong>Find a Used Dodge Durango Near Indianapolis!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #4: Switch to Winter-Grade Liquids<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to antifreeze, switch out your current vehicle liquids for winter-grade variations. This includes oil and windshield wiper fluid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/blog\/benefits-buying-used-pickup-trucks-indianapolis\/\"><em><strong>Here are Some Benefits of Buying a Used Pickup Truck From Us!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Contact Joe\u2019s Auto Sales with Any Questions<\/h3>\n<p>If you have any questions about preparing your vehicle for winter, please feel free to contact us at 317.243.2269! We also invite you to stop by our dealership (located at 3250 W Washington Street in Indianapolis) and check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/used-cars-indianapolis-in\">inventory<\/a> of high-quality used vehicles\u2014many of which are equipped with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joesautosales.com\/clp-looking-for-used-awd-and-4wd-suvs-and-trucks-in-indiana\">all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive<\/a> for easy winter driving!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may only be September, but now is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for the winter season. If the Farmer\u2019s Almanac is correct, we can expect snow to hit Indianapolis as early as mid-October, and you want to be prepared! 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