With winter just gone, now’s a good time to go shopping for winter accessories for your car. While the unpleasant conditions and slippery roads. are fresh in your mind and the prices of winter gear is at its lowers. Here are some accessories that will make driving a breeze in all seasons.

1- Remote Start System

This enables the driver to rev up the engine from approximately 30ft away. Cool huh? Doesn’t that remind you of James Bond? Most modern cars come with this feature as a standard offering, but if your car doesn’t have it, you might also pick up one for about $100 or even less. Why would you need it? In winter, when it’s freezing you can stay indoors in the warmth and start your car up.

2- Heated Steering Wheel and Heated Chairs

Keep your hands warm with just a tiny bit of luxury as the temperature plunges. You’ll love having a heated steering wheel to keep the tips of your fingers warm, and there’s no doubt heated seats are a must-have.

3- Roof Rack

This is a handy item to keep the contents in the backseat from flailing around, and the readily accessible storage bin also means you can carry a lot more. These roof-boxes are extremely beneficial for long road trips or excursions to the ski resort. You can pick up a roof rack from almost any automobile store for about $200, and it will be well worth the investment

4- Rubberized Floor Mats

Maintain the floor of your car by getting some rubberized floor mats. Remember all the snow and mush that comes off your boots? While its clear in your mind, go get some mats! Most dealerships offer you these together with the purchase price of a new car, but you can also pick up generic ones for under $50.

5- Winter Tires

Winter tires have a thick and knobby tread that provides more traction on slushy and icy streets. Take a weight off your mind and fit out your vehicle with a set.

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