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How to Winterize Your Car Brought to You by AAA

Many people drive during the winter, especially during the holidays. However, winter conditions, such as icy roads or blizzards, can create a dangerous environment if you're not prepared.

Below, you'll learn how to winterize your car and ensure you're prepared to handle driving in winter conditions, keeping you and your family safe.

Temperatures Are Dropping & So is Your Car Battery

Before you break out the hot chocolate and curl up by the fire, make sure your battery is ready for winter. Otherwise, Jack Frost will quite literally be nipping at your nose while you’re stranded with a car that won’t start.

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Emergency Roadside Assistance: Jumping a Battery

When the weather turns cold, the last thing you want is to be stuck on the side of the road with a dead car battery. As you hit the road to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, be sure you don't find yourself in need of emergency roadside assistance by understanding the signs of a dead car battery. 

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Transferring your car's title doesn't have to be a challenging process. Learning how it works and the specific rules for your state makes buying or selling a car a bit easier. And getting help with a AAA title transfer gives you even less to worry about.

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When you review your bills each month, you may ask yourself, why is my car insurance premium so high? Many people wonder what they're getting for all that money they're putting in each month and if they even need car insurance at all. 

How to Prepare for a Car Emergency in the Winter

Driving your car in the winter can pose some unique dangers due to extreme weather conditions like snow and ice. As a result, it's a good idea to be aware of winter weather conditions and how you should prepare for them. Learning about driving in the winter can help you be a better, safer driver on the road. Alongside awareness, it's also crucial to have a winter emergency kit in your car so you're prepared when an emergency strikes. 

We've put together this helpful guide on everything you need to know about winter car emergencies so you can stay safe and prepared.

How Long Can a Car Battery Last?

Your car's battery is essential because it enables your engine to start at all. The battery feeds the vehicle's starter by bringing an electrical current that powers the engine. If the battery is running low, the vehicle may be slow to start. If the car's battery dies completely, the engine won't start and you won't be able to go anywhere. To avoid getting stranded, maintaining your car battery's lifespan is key.

How to Check Your Tires for Wear

Ensuring you follow safe driving practices is vital to keep yourself, others and your vehicle safe. Keeping track of your tires' tread is an essential factor to staying safe while on the road. Worn tires are more susceptible to punctures, provide less traction and are prone to popping while you're driving.

You can keep yourself and others safe by frequently checking your tires for wear and replacing your tires when they become unsafe to drive with. We've created this comprehensive guide to explain how a tire's tread keeps you safe and how to check your tires for wear.