The temperatures are dropping, trees are losing their leaves and the first snow is coming.
High time to winterize the car.
Munich - The rule of thumb when changing tires is “From O to O”.
So from October to Easter the winter tires should be on it.
If this hurdle has already been overcome, there are some other utensils that should not be missing in the car during the cold season.
So you are prepared for all weather extremes from rain and snow to frost.
Car: check standard equipment
Safety vests, warning triangles and first-aid kits should be available regardless of the weather.
A regular check is imperative.
A non-existent or expired first-
aid kit
can
cost a fine of five euros
, according to
bussgeldkatalog.de
.
Missing safety vests cause a fine of 15 euros.
Car: useful things make life easier
In order not to get into the awkward position of not being able to enter a shop due to a lack of mouth and nose covering, it is advisable to stock up on masks in the car.
Also always to be used - not only in pandemic times: a bottle of disinfectant.
Ensuring that there is enough brake fluid and sufficient antifreeze in the windscreen washer fluid and coolant should definitely be at the top of the winter checklist.
In the worst case, if you have broken down on the side of the road, it is worth taking an umbrella and a thick woolen blanket with you.
So you can easily protect yourself against rain and cold when waiting for a long time.
Just as important when it gets dark earlier from now on: a functional flashlight.
Even if every smartphone now has this function, you shouldn't necessarily rely on it.
The cell phone battery should be saved for calls to the breakdown service or the family.
A special tip: If you store long-life food, such as muesli bars, in the glove compartment, waiting times in the event of breakdowns or in traffic jams can be sweetened.
Car: Armed against snow and ice
The colder it gets, the more the probability of frost and snowfall increases.
Rubber seals on the doors enjoy regular treatment with care products, so that they can be opened without problems even in freezing temperatures.
Ice scrapers and hand brushes should of course not be missing in a well-equipped car.
Anyone who is frequently out and about in snowy areas or ski areas must think of snow chains.
Preparations for autumn and winter should not only be made in the car.
There is also a lot to do in the garden.
