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How To Prep Your Car For Winter Road Trips

December 20, 2017 by Tonya Staab

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Tonya here… are you heading out on the road to visit family this winter? Even though we cannot avoid emergency situations, we can ensure our vehicles are in full working order before we hit the road, because with the cooler weather you don’t want to be stranded and waiting for help for something that could have been avoided. I’m going to share some simple tips to help ensure that doesn’t happen. Thank you to TECHNET for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

How To Prep Your Car For Winter Road Trips

Prior to writing this blog post I had never heard of TECHNET. I had become accustomed to going to the ‘big name’ repair shops for things like tire rotations and oil changes, but, I have actually now found a new mechanic for my vehicle who I will be using for all of my routine maintenance and repairs.

When I was asked to see if there was a repair shop in my area, I checked out a few online through the TECHNET website and found a location that was close to my home, Bear Alignment & Brake.

The staff were very friendly when I popped into the shop one day to make an appointment, and when I returned a few days later for my service I was not only greeted by a sign outside, but the staff remembered me, offered to make me coffee, and made me feel right at home.

How To Prep Your Car For Winter Road Trips

After thoroughly inspecting my vehicle, they sent me a text message of the report, indicating a couple of minor things they had taken care of for me (one of which they included in the price they had already given to me) and indicating that things I had been previously told needed to be fixed were actually fine (which I had already suspected).

And, did I mention that the price of the routine service I had was half the price of the ‘big name’ store I was going to before? Now, that is great service!

Bear Automotive & Brake (which is a small family-owned business) has now won me over as a regular customer.

7 Steps For Preparing Your Vehicle For Winter Travel

If you are planning on spending a lot of time on the road this holiday season visiting family, friends, or taking road trips, then here are a few things you should really get checked to ensure you are safe on the road, especially with the colder weather.

  1. Replace worn wiper blades.
  2. Get your oil checked and changed if it’s near the recommended change date.
  3. Have your tires inspected (including your spare tire) and rotated if necessary. If you live in a snowy climate, consider getting winter tires. Remember to ensure you have a wheel lock (key), tire gauge, and jack on hand in case you need to change a tire on your road trip.
  4. If you’re planning to travel in severe snow and ice, purchase chains for your tires.
  5. Check your fluids, including windshield washer, antifreeze, brake fluid.
  6. Get your battery tested.
  7. Ensure you get all of your lights including indicators and headlights checked.

7 Supplies To Keep In Your Car During The Winter

If you are heading out on a lengthy road trip it’s also handy to have these things in the vehicle too:

  1. Fire extinguisher
  2. First aid kit
  3. Jumper cables
  4. Map
  5. Road flares
  6. Flashlight
  7. Chains if you’ll be driving through areas where there is snow and ice

About TECHNET

The TECHNET Nation is a network of more than 9,300 locally owned independent automotive repair shops across North America focused on delivering the personalized service only a local shop can provide.

Local, family owned, independent shops join the network and show they hold their work to high standards, treat customers like family and stand behind their work with a Nationwide Warranty.

TECHNET Professional Automotive Service is an industry solutions partnership designed to support independently owned service centers.

TECHNET helps you find trustworthy service at local, family owned, independent shops wherever you may travel across the country.

Learn more about TECHNET here:

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Written by Tonya Staab, contributor at 5 Minutes for Mom
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Tonya Staab is an Aussie residing in Kentucky who is a single mom of 3. She spends her days working from home while eating too many donuts and is probably still wearing her pajamas.

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5 Comments

  1. Nicole King says

    December 22, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    These are some great tips. You’ve reminded me … I need to put my vehicle emergency kit back in the car.

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  2. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 22, 2017 at 1:38 am

    Wow, that is awesome service! I just texted my sis about Technet as her vehicle is in need of trusted service. I am just about to purchase my first car too this month, so am keeping Technet in mind for my own peace of mind. Thanks for the heads up and the winter travel tips! 🙂

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  3. Lian says

    December 21, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    I have never heard of TECHNET before your post. This sounds like a great service to use to be ready for a road trip during the holiday season. I also like the personal touches they add to their service. It’s so nice!

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  4. Heather Lynne says

    December 21, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Great list of reminders. We just realized that the heat on the passenger side below the dash is not working in our car (again!). So, we get to try and get that fixed again (no fun when COLD air blows on your feet in the winter!

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  5. Ellen from Ask Away says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Great advice!! It’s super important to take care of your car especially this time of year!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

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