Ensure a safe and efficient winter journey with these 10 essential car maintenance tasks.

Driving in colder climates can cause winter to wreak havoc on a vehicle. To prepare for the cold, consider using certain car maintenance products.

These products, including battery jump starters, windshield covers, snow tires, and traction chains, safeguard your car from the damaging effects of snow and ice, allowing you to drive safely.

To avoid being stranded with a dead car battery during winter, it's best to be prepared with a battery jump-start kit.

Small battery jump-start kits are easily accessible on Amazon or Walmart and are compact and user-friendly, making them ideal for keeping in your car's trunk.

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Instead of waiting 20 minutes for your windshield to defrost, invest in a good ice scraper to quickly clear off snow and chip off ice.

Amazon offers an ice scraper that can be extended to remove snow from the top of your car or scrape away ice. Walmart provides a robust ice scraper with a powerful brush that effortlessly removes snow from your car.

You can easily remove snow from your windshield by using a windshield snow cover that you put on before a storm. These covers can be found on Amazon or Walmart.

In winter, you never know when it will snow, so keeping a fold-up shovel in your trunk can help you dig out your car if it suddenly snows while you're at work or out shopping.

The SnowPro shovel from Amazon is a 22-inch foldable shovel that expands to a full-size shovel in seconds. It's made of durable aluminum and will last for years.

In winter, replace your windshield washer fluid with de-icer washing fluid to prevent your windshield from freezing and to remove ice if it's already frozen. You can purchase de-icer windshield washing fluid on Amazon or Walmart.

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If you frequently drive on snowy or icy roads, traction chains are a good idea as they improve traction and prevent wheels from slipping. Both Amazon and Walmart offer traction chains for various tire sizes and types.

During winter emergencies, it is crucial to have extra blankets in your car. Consider purchasing a plug-in heated blanket that can be connected to your car's USB port. This will keep you warm if you get stranded in the snow or if you're just feeling chilly while driving. Both Amazon and Walmart offer heated car blankets for purchase.

Regularly cleaning your car with a salt-removing solution can help it last longer. Look for Salts Gone solution on Amazon, which is safe for vehicles.

Ensure you have winter-ready windshield wipers to save them from damage caused by ice and snow.

Both Amazon and Walmart offer Bosch and Trico winter all-season wipers, respectively, that are designed to withstand harsh winter conditions.

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In the winter, one of the most crucial modifications you can make to your vehicle is to replace your tires with snow tires. These tires greatly enhance your driving experience during a snowstorm. You can find a variety of tire options on Amazon or at Walmart.