W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency Helps Local Residents Prepare a Car Emergency Kit

Feb. 27, 2013 - PRLog -- South Paris & Bethel, ME- The experts at local W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency know that Mainers are bound to be hit with a few more storms this winter, which can make the driving difficult.  We live and drive in Maine. Whether it’s snowy roads, sinking tire-deep in mud, or maneuvering backcountry roads with potholes the size of the Grand Canyon, bad road conditions, accidents, breakdowns, and other driving emergencies are a part of life. Having a car emergency kit with you at all times can help ensure you have the tools necessary to keep those emergencies from becoming a catastrophe.

A full-fledged car emergency kit includes the following items:

Flashlight
Batteries
Shovel
Jumper cables
Tire chains
Fuses for your car
Fluids for your car: motor oil, power-steering fluid, water, antifreeze, and automatic transmission fluid
Road flares
Vehicle fire extinguisher
Duct tape and electrical tape
Tire jack
Spare tire
Ice scraper
Tools (pliers, wrenches, etc)
Knife
WD-40
First-aid kit
Blankets
Warm clothes
Bottled water and nonperishable foods
Cellphone and a working cellphone car charger

Of course, including every item on this list could fill some smaller cars to the brim. If you’re wondering how to create an emergency kit and still have a spot to sit, consider just including the basics: a toolkit, a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, blankets, water, a tire jack, a spare tire, and a collapsible snow shovel.

Although New Englanders are winter warriors who are no strangers to snowy and icy conditions, there is always that chance that you can go off the road and be stuck for awhile.  Of course the first thing on your list should be to make sure your vehicle is insured:

http://www.wjwheeler.com/insurance-solutions/personal-insurance/auto-insurance/

About W.J. Wheeler:

Established in 1864, W.J. Wheeler is a locally owned, independent Maine insurance agency. The insurance experts at W.J. Wheeler strive to offer the highest quality customer service, and take pride in creating long standing relationships with each and every client. At W.J. Wheeler, the agency works hard to tailor Maine insurance policies to meet the personal and commercial needs of clients in the Oxford Hills, Oxford County and Western Maine.

Visit our Website for more information:

http://www.wjwheeler.com/