Friday, August 24, 2012

Be Prepared For This Winter's Driving

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Last winter, in New England, we had one day of snow in October. That is highly unusual for us. Many New Englanders believe we are going to pay for it with this winter. I did some research and there is a consensus that the East Coast will receive more precipitation and we will be below average for most of the season. And if we were to go by the wives' tale of: For every fog in August means a snowfall in winter, then we are not going to fare well in the Northeast.

No matter where you live, being stuck in the cold is more difficult to correct that being stuck on the side of the road in the summer. In the summer, you can step outside. In the winter, you need to bundle up. In the summer, fixing a flat is easier than in the winter and so on.

So let's get to a list of items that you already have but should be in the car for winter driving:

* Blankets

* A spare charged cell phone

* Flares

* A wind-up radio

* A first aid kit

* Extra winter clothes such as a fleece jacket.

* Jumper cables or a Battery Booster Make sure you charge it before leaving the house.

* A bag of sand or Kitty Litter to get you out of an ice patch.

* An ice scraper – preferably one with a brush and an adjustable handle to help remove snow.

* Dried foods like beef jerky and granola bars. No liquids as the bottles will explode. Eat snow for water.

* Emergency tire sealant

* Flashlights

* A shovel

* A small tool kit

* Extra batteries

All of these are great and will help you if stranded but if you need to stay warm and eat the emergency food, then you are stuck and need someone to come get you. That's where MCA comes in. You get unlimited towing (no more limited to 4 tows a year) and you can get towed up to 100 miles with no additional cost. If you need to rent a car, you can get reimbursed up to $500. If you are more than 50 miles from home, you can also get reimbursed for lodging and transportation costs. The MCA membership should be the FIRST item on your emergency list.

MCA also offers a great membership referral program that is completely optional.

Go to  www.tvcmatrix.com/joede1123 to sign up today. Choose “Best Now” for complete coverage.

Don't wait until you are stuck on the side of the road. Contact me today!

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