Seasons are changing, so are the months which means those weather conditions are bound to change at any moment. And the best thing to do before those temperatures drastically change is to prepare for those weather changes. But where do you begin? We recommend starting in your vehicle’s trunk. Why? Well, this is because you most likely have stored a bunch of unnecessary gear in there which is hurting your vehicle more than you think it is helping. Not only does a heavy trunk lead to poor gas mileage but it can hurt you if your loose gear comes flying if you’re ever in a motor vehicle collision. So, this week we are going to give you a guide on cleaning, organizing, and preparing for the upcoming winter months. Take a look below and leave us some of your tips that help you get through those colder winter months!

Clean:

Start by cleaning your trunk from top to bottom. Take out all of the items that you’ve stored in there and separate them into two piles: keep and trash. Once you divided the items into the two piles, divide them into two additional piles whether you are going to keep these items in your vehicle or if these items should be placed within your household. Now that your trunk is clear, take some time to clean it. Using a vacuum, get rid of any dirt, grime, and build. If you want to go the extra mile, take it to a car wash and use a bit of soap to scrub out all the dirt.

Organize:

Organization is key. When you’ve decided which items belong in your vehicle, use organization tools to keep all these items in-place and from rolling around your trunk. Things like shower caddies, small totes, or pop-up totes can be great, easy, and cheap tools to keeping your items in the spot where they belong. Plus, an organized trunk will make finding your items easy. And in the event of a flat tire, it will be easy for you to get to your spare tire instead of having to remove all your items and replace when you’re finishing with the flat.

Prepare:

Winter months are coming, that means you might need to start preparing for what those months bring. Whether it is snow, rain, ice – you’ll need to pack a few necessities in your vehicle to make terrible conditions bearable. Always carry a phone charger, first aid kit, blanket or sweatshirt, jumper cables, gloves, and ice scraper. If you need a little extra weight in your vehicle, try adding a bag of sand or kitty litter in your trunk. These can also be used if your vehicle gets stuck and you need a bit of traction.