Do You Flip Your Visor?

Imagine... it’s a cold winter morning, and you’re late for work. You stumble out to your car , you manage to get the snow and ice scraped off your roof, thaw out your door handles, and start your car up–only to find your windshield completely frosted over. So you have no choice but to dial your defrost up to maximum and wait . Would you believe us if we told you that by flipping your sun visors down, you can defrost your windshield faster. Yes, pulling your sun visors down is a great trick to defrost your windshield faster by trapping and directing hot air from the defroster vents directly onto the glass, preventing it from escaping into the cabin and creating a localized, super-heated zone that melts frost and ice more quickly. How it works Traps heat: When you lower the visors, they act as barriers, stopping the warm air from rising and flowing across the car's headliner and towards the back. Focuses airflow: The visors deflect the hot air downwards, creating a more concentrated flow against the windshield. Speeds up thawing: This trapped, focused heat melts ice and clears frost much faster than if the air were allowed to dissipate

Are You Prepared ?

A cold-weather car kit can make emergency situations less stressful. Keep your supplies organized and easily accessible in your vehicle in case of a severe weather event that leaves you stranded. Consider including items like these: Antifreeze – Keep your fluid levels full to help regulate your car’s temperature. Blankets – Keeping warm is essential if your car’s heating system fails. Extra clothes – If you have to leave your vehicle, a change of clothes and sturdy boots may come in handy. First-aid supplies – Don’t forget bandages, gauze, skin ointments, etc. Flashlights, LED road flares – Snow flurries can obstruct your view as well as that of other drivers, even if it’s light outside. Don’t forget the extra batteries. Gloves – Protect your hands from the elements when you’re stranded. Ice scraper – Use this to clear the windshield and windows of snow and ice. Have cloths or absorbent towels for cleanup as needed. Portable phone charger – Always have a way to power up your mobile device in case you need to call for help. Shovel – Use a small shovel to clear a path and help dig out of mushy ditches. Snacks – Have small food items stocked to keep hunger at bay while waiting for help. Snow brush – Make sure your view of the road is unobstructed, and remove snow from the car hood, roof, and trunk lid. Tool kit – Packing a basic tool kit ensures you can always change a bolt or troubleshoot when needed.