{"id":8973,"date":"2016-09-27T06:23:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T06:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=8973"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:11:55","slug":"6-easy-ways-to-get-ready-for-winter-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/6-easy-ways-to-get-ready-for-winter-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"6 easy ways to get ready for winter driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8973\" class=\"elementor elementor-8973\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710cf38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"710cf38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7598f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7598f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Winter is as tough on your car as it is on you. Transition into the season a little bit easier, and take some time to winterize your vehicle now before you\u2019re ready to pull out your boots and hats. Here are 6 easy things you can do now to make sure you ready by the first snow fall.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2b5028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2b5028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Inner-image-34.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8976\" alt=\"6 Tips For Driving This Winter - Oegema, Nicholson &amp; Associates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Inner-image-34.png 626w, https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Inner-image-34-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f3acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0f3acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Schedule a check-up.<\/strong>\u00a0Prevent a breakdown before it happens. Schedule a tune up, or some time with your mechanic, in late fall to make sure your car set to handle the plunging temperatures. In addition to an oil change, they\u2019ll check your battery, brakes, belts and hoses to make sure everything is running as it should.\u00a0<em>Recommended timing:<\/em>\u00a0In early November\u00a0<strong>Winterize your windshield.<\/strong>\u00a0While they may not be the first thing you think of, windshield wipers are one of the most used safety features in your vehicle. Over time rubber-based wiper blades deteriorate. Replace older wiper blades for ones designed for a harsh winter climate and you\u2019ll be set as the storms hit. While you\u2019re making the switch, top up your washer fluid with a winter-grade formula suitable for temperatures below -40\u00b0C.\u00a0<em>Recommended Timing:<\/em>\u00a0Before the first snowfall\u00a0<strong>Switch to snow tires.<\/strong>\u00a0Winter-proof tires are a must for Canadian drivers. Not only will they keep you moving and get you safely where you need to go, they\u2019ll\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/winter-tire-discount-how-staying-safe-can-save-you-money\/\">save you up to 5% on your car insurance<\/a>. You should aim to have your tires swapped by the time temperatures hit 7\u00b0C and make sure to book your appointment early and avoid the last minute lines.\u00a0<em>Recommended Timing:<\/em>\u00a0Mid-October\u00a0<strong>Prepare for the worst.<\/strong>\u00a0Stash supplies in your trunk and make sure you\u2019re ready in case of an emergency. In addition to a spare tire, you\u2019ll want to be sure you have quick access to a blanket, a pair of gloves, jumper cables, replacement fluids, lock de-icer and a flashlight.\u00a0<em>Recommended Timing:<\/em>\u00a0Before the first snowfall\u00a0<strong>Store your supplies.<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s inevitable; the first winter storm will catch you off guard. Prepare yourself and make sure you have easy access to a good quality windshield scraper and folding shovel to dig yourself out when you need to.\u00a0<em>Recommended Timing:<\/em>\u00a0Before the first snowfall\u00a0<strong>Safe-guard yourself.<\/strong>\u00a0Even if you are completely prepared accidents can still happen, which is why the right auto insurance is the easiest thing you can do to prepare year-round.\u00a0<em>Recommended Timing:<\/em>\u00a0Today!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/auto-fleet-and-garage-insurance\/\">Contact us for more information, and to get a quote today<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is as tough on your car as it is on you. 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