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Winterize your car

Everything the checklist calls for, in step order. Skip what you already own. Budget $60–200.

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  1. Step 11 of 5Portable jump starterCheck price on Amazon: NOCO Boost GB40 (opens in a new tab)

    Starts a dead battery without a second car. Charges your phone too.

  2. Step 22 of 5Winter wiper bladesCheck price on Amazon: Bosch ICON Beam Wiper Blades (opens in a new tab)

    Beam blades with no frame, so ice has no joints to pack into. Pick your car's size on Amazon.

  3. Step 43 of 5Digital tire pressure gaugeCheck price on Amazon: AstroAI Digital Tire Pressure Gauge (opens in a new tab)

    Tires lose about 1 psi for every 10°F drop. Check monthly in winter.

  4. Step 74 of 5Car emergency kitCheck price on Amazon: Everlit Car Emergency Kit (opens in a new tab)

    Blanket, flashlight, first aid, and reflective triangles in one bag.

  5. Step 85 of 5Ice scraper with brushCheck price on Amazon: Snow MOOver 39-inch Snow Brush (opens in a new tab)

    Long handle reaches the middle of the windshield on an SUV.

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