Winter Car Essentials: Top Car Accessories Every Driver Needs
Winter Car Accessories to Stay Safe, Prepared and Comfortable on Winter Roads
Winter in Canada is a challenging affair, especially when you’re a car owner who needs to take care of a lot of different things on your vehicle when the season rolls around, including taking your car for winter auto maintenance, swapping to winter tires, inspecting the car battery and filling up windshield winter fluid. One thing that many vehicle owners often ignore is getting additional winter car accessories that can improve the driving comfort and overall performance of their vehicle. Read on to learn about the top winter accessories recommended by the knowledgeable product specialists at Terra Nova GMC Buick that you should consider adding to your vehicle this winter to enjoy a stress-free winter driving.
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- All-weather floor mats and cargo liners: They help keep off debris, winter salt, snow and dirt from your car’s interior. Our experts recommend all-season or waterproof mats, as they work effectively to prevent your car’s floors from absorbing moisture, slush, or snow that’s been trudged in and out of your vehicle.
- Remote engine starter: If you’re driving an older model, this accessory is a true game-changer. It eliminates the need to step out into the cold to start your car, making your life a lot easier. With the ability to remotely start your engine from a distance, it can automatically preheat the cabin, ensuring you step into a warm, cozy space when you’re ready to go.
- Windshield cover: It provides the perfect way to cover your windshield in winter, preventing it from frosting and snow accumulation, especially when you park your car outside during sub-zero temperatures.
- Emergency winter kit: This is your lifeline if you get stranded on the roadside and need to wait for assistance, as it includes essential tools and accessories for situations like this. These include a phone charger, jumper cables, first-aid supplies, non-perishable food, road flares, and more to keep you safe and secure in less-than-favourable conditions.
- Battery booster: Car batteries tend to lose their charge faster during winter. While jumper cables are a great way to jumpstart your car, they require a second vehicle. A battery booster, on the other hand, is an easy, convenient alternative. It allows your vehicle to start anytime, anywhere, without any second help, giving you peace of mind and independence.
- Portable tire inflator: Like batteries lose their charge in winter, car tires also lose their pressure faster in freezing temperatures. While this affects fuel efficiency and overall performance, it also compromises your on-road safety. This is why Terra Nova experts recommend carrying a portable tire inflator to keep up with the tire pressure on the go, a must-have on longer road journeys.
- Snow brush and ice scraper: During winter, when you park your car outside, its windshield, door handles, side mirrors and windows get exposed to excessive snow. This is why you need an ice scraper and a snow brush to clear the accumulated snow.
- Heated seat covers: If you’re driving an older model of Buick and GMC, you may not have heated seats as a built-in feature, so we recommend you get heated seat covers to keep your seats warm and ready when you’re off driving.
Shop High-Quality Car Accessories at Terra Nova GMC Buick
If you want to shop for any of the above winter accessories and others you want for your GMC and Buick vehicles, please visit Terra Nova GMC Buick’s parts and accessories centre at 595 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, NL, today. Our product specialists can also help you find an accessory for your vehicle to enhance its performance. Get in touch with them by calling us at 800-463-4130.