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5 Products That Can Make Driving in Winter Easier

  • <p>Winter! Blech! It's cold, it's messy, and it's a nasty time to drive. Snow. Sleet. Slippery roads. Black ice. Whiteouts. Other drivers who just don't have a clue. It's good to be prepared. Or as they say in Latin and the Coast Guard, s<em>emper paratas</em>: "always ready." </p><p>Here's a selection of five products to consider that could make driving through the winter months less of a hassle. They're examples of the many automotive products Amazon has on offer. Now if you are looking for a gift and want to arrive with free shipping and possibly before December 25 (delivery time is five-to-eight business days) the online giant only offers that until December 18, so it's a good time to go for it if you've got the inclination. </p><p>Happy winter motoring! </p>
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    Winter! Blech! It's cold, it's messy, and it's a nasty time to drive. Snow. Sleet. Slippery roads. Black ice. Whiteouts. Other drivers who just don't have a clue. It's good to be prepared. Or as they say in Latin and the Coast Guard, semper paratas: "always ready."

    Here's a selection of five products to consider that could make driving through the winter months less of a hassle. They're examples of the many automotive products Amazon has on offer. Now if you are looking for a gift and want to arrive with free shipping and possibly before December 25 (delivery time is five-to-eight business days) the online giant only offers that until December 18, so it's a good time to go for it if you've got the inclination.

    Happy winter motoring!

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  • <p><strong>Armor All</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$19.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTX7RPS/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Of course you don't want winter schmutz all over your car's nice clean carpet. This four-mat set from Armor All should do the job at an excellent price. These are a universal design that will fit a lot of vehicles and will save the carpeting underneath from salt and moisture that can last for days at at time (or, in Michigan, months). Measure your car's footwell area first to make sure these mats will fit. </p>
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    Four-Piece Rubber Floor Mat Set

    Armor All

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    $19.99

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    Of course you don't want winter schmutz all over your car's nice clean carpet. This four-mat set from Armor All should do the job at an excellent price. These are a universal design that will fit a lot of vehicles and will save the carpeting underneath from salt and moisture that can last for days at at time (or, in Michigan, months). Measure your car's footwell area first to make sure these mats will fit.

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  • <p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$34.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006MQJ0M/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>There's nearly enough equipment in this compact kit to start your own emergency roadside-assistance service. The carrying bag contains all kinds of things, notably jumper cables, a rain poncho, a flashlight, a two-in-one screwdriver, a first-aid kit, duct tape (fixes everything!), and zip ties (secures everything!). This one would make a fine gift for the newly licensed driver on your gift list.</p>
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    AAA 42-Piece Emergency Kit

    Lifeline

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    $34.99

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    There's nearly enough equipment in this compact kit to start your own emergency roadside-assistance service. The carrying bag contains all kinds of things, notably jumper cables, a rain poncho, a flashlight, a two-in-one screwdriver, a first-aid kit, duct tape (fixes everything!), and zip ties (secures everything!). This one would make a fine gift for the newly licensed driver on your gift list.

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  • <p><strong>Rhino USA</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$34.97</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1SMPOS/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Okay, maybe<em> you</em> won't put it in a ditch this winter. We know you're a good driver. But as a good samaritan, friend, roommate, partner, or spouse (choose one or more), you might want to have a recovery strap to pull others out of said ditch. The Rhino's maker claims it has been lab tested and will withstand a pull of 31,000 pounds. That's plenty for getting your buddy's SUV out of the humiliating position he got it into. </p>
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    Recovery Tow Strap

    Rhino USA

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    $34.97

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    Okay, maybe you won't put it in a ditch this winter. We know you're a good driver. But as a good samaritan, friend, roommate, partner, or spouse (choose one or more), you might want to have a recovery strap to pull others out of said ditch. The Rhino's maker claims it has been lab tested and will withstand a pull of 31,000 pounds. That's plenty for getting your buddy's SUV out of the humiliating position he got it into.

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  • <p><strong>Snow Moover</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$24.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PVN38H/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>It's winter, so you're going to be clearing the snow and ice off of your car. But, hey, you can do better than using an old broom and the edge of a credit card to do the job. The Snow Moover looks like a serious snow-removal tool. It combines a wide, tall brush to push deep snow off your vehicle with a scraper that can gouge through the ice covering the windows. The brush head even swivels so that you can store the Moover in a narrow location. </p>
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    39-inch Extendable Snow Brush

    Snow Moover

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    $24.99

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    It's winter, so you're going to be clearing the snow and ice off of your car. But, hey, you can do better than using an old broom and the edge of a credit card to do the job. The Snow Moover looks like a serious snow-removal tool. It combines a wide, tall brush to push deep snow off your vehicle with a scraper that can gouge through the ice covering the windows. The brush head even swivels so that you can store the Moover in a narrow location.

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  • <p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$31.41</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SIR91A/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Dig this: sooner or later you're probably going to need to shovel out your vehicle from the aftereffects of a brutal winter storm or a mountain of white stuff thrown onto your car by an overworked snowplow driver. The Lifeline Snow Shovel is made of sturdy aluminum, but what makes it work so well in the car is that it splits into three sections, so you can stow it away securely in a small space such as in your car's trunk or SUV's cargo area. </p>
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    Aluminum Snow Shovel

    Lifeline

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    $31.41

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    Dig this: sooner or later you're probably going to need to shovel out your vehicle from the aftereffects of a brutal winter storm or a mountain of white stuff thrown onto your car by an overworked snowplow driver. The Lifeline Snow Shovel is made of sturdy aluminum, but what makes it work so well in the car is that it splits into three sections, so you can stow it away securely in a small space such as in your car's trunk or SUV's cargo area.

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<p>Winter! Blech! It's cold, it's messy, and it's a nasty time to drive. Snow. Sleet. Slippery roads. Black ice. Whiteouts. Other drivers who just don't have a clue. It's good to be prepared. Or as they say in Latin and the Coast Guard, s<em>emper paratas</em>: "always ready." </p><p>Here's a selection of five products to consider that could make driving through the winter months less of a hassle. They're examples of the many automotive products Amazon has on offer. Now if you are looking for a gift and want to arrive with free shipping and possibly before December 25 (delivery time is five-to-eight business days) the online giant only offers that until December 18, so it's a good time to go for it if you've got the inclination. </p><p>Happy winter motoring! </p>
<p><strong>Armor All</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$19.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LTX7RPS/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Of course you don't want winter schmutz all over your car's nice clean carpet. This four-mat set from Armor All should do the job at an excellent price. These are a universal design that will fit a lot of vehicles and will save the carpeting underneath from salt and moisture that can last for days at at time (or, in Michigan, months). Measure your car's footwell area first to make sure these mats will fit. </p>
<p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$34.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006MQJ0M/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>There's nearly enough equipment in this compact kit to start your own emergency roadside-assistance service. The carrying bag contains all kinds of things, notably jumper cables, a rain poncho, a flashlight, a two-in-one screwdriver, a first-aid kit, duct tape (fixes everything!), and zip ties (secures everything!). This one would make a fine gift for the newly licensed driver on your gift list.</p>
<p><strong>Rhino USA</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$34.97</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1SMPOS/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Okay, maybe<em> you</em> won't put it in a ditch this winter. We know you're a good driver. But as a good samaritan, friend, roommate, partner, or spouse (choose one or more), you might want to have a recovery strap to pull others out of said ditch. The Rhino's maker claims it has been lab tested and will withstand a pull of 31,000 pounds. That's plenty for getting your buddy's SUV out of the humiliating position he got it into. </p>
<p><strong>Snow Moover</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$24.99</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PVN38H/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>It's winter, so you're going to be clearing the snow and ice off of your car. But, hey, you can do better than using an old broom and the edge of a credit card to do the job. The Snow Moover looks like a serious snow-removal tool. It combines a wide, tall brush to push deep snow off your vehicle with a scraper that can gouge through the ice covering the windows. The brush head even swivels so that you can store the Moover in a narrow location. </p>
<p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$31.41</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SIR91A/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Dig this: sooner or later you're probably going to need to shovel out your vehicle from the aftereffects of a brutal winter storm or a mountain of white stuff thrown onto your car by an overworked snowplow driver. The Lifeline Snow Shovel is made of sturdy aluminum, but what makes it work so well in the car is that it splits into three sections, so you can stow it away securely in a small space such as in your car's trunk or SUV's cargo area. </p>
Rich Ceppos

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