AS temperatures drop,
it’s a good idea for
motorists to ger their
vehicles ready for win-
ter.

Awell tuned and well pre
pared whicle can help vou
concentrate on traveling sate
hyoon chalknging winter road
conditions.

You van check some thugs
yourself, such as your vehi
cle’s tlaids to ensure they are
at the proper devel. Its abe
Important to inspect the bat
tery and all belts, hoses, fights
and wipers to make sure they
are working pre »perly.

H you're not mechanicaliy
inclined, take your vehicle to
a qualified service centre.
Some of the things they can
do to prepare your vehicle for
winter conditions include:

@ Tune up your vehicle and
winterize it; | teniperature
extremes always bring out die
worst in your car.

® Cheek tire cread — don’t
drive on bald or badly worn
tires.

B® Check brakes.

B Cheek anti-freeze.

@ Check the battery.

B Change the oil.

i Make sure the heater and
defroster are working proper-

ly.

i Install good winter wind-
shield wiper blades and
ensure you have deicing wiper

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if your plan to set out in par-
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@ Jumper cables, a shovel,
traction pads or chains, an ice
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BB Flares, a blanket, a first aid
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are important emergency pro-
visions to have in your vehi-
cle.
® Carry a pair of warm
gloves, boots, a flashlight and
a cellular phone Gif you have
one) in vour vehicle.
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to local radio stations for up-
to-the-minute road and
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