{"id":1609,"date":"2018-11-01T17:53:58","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T17:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2023-05-23T14:56:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T14:56:59","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-is-stuck-in-snowy-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-is-stuck-in-snowy-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"My car is stuck in the snow \u2013 what do I do?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Winter driving is something that few people find enjoyable, simply because when snow, sleet, and other precipitation gets onto the road, it can be hazardous and even challenging to keep basic control of your model. We don\u2019t wish the worst to happen on you as you drive, but at some\u00a0point,\u00a0you may find yourself in a situation where you\u2019ve gotten stuck in the snow and have no idea how to get out. We want to help in preparation of winter\u2019s arrival, and today we\u2019ll show you what to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions.\u00a0<!--more--><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/best-winter-travel-safety-kit-supplies\/\">What measures can you take to stay safe in winter?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tips for getting your car out of the snow\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you ever find yourself trapped, it\u2019s essential that you stay calm and controlled as you attempt to break free from the snow. It can happen to anyone, and luckily, there are plenty of preventative measures you can take \u2013 we&#8217;ve listed them below!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Shift between Drive and Reverse while turning your steering wheel and slowly backing up\/moving forward. This can help break the snow around your tires and help you gain some traction.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If you have a shovel in your vehicle, it\u2019s a good idea to take it out and clear snowy buildups around your tires and in front of your car. If nothing else, this will give you tracks that you can drive through once you\u2019re out.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">It\u2019s a good idea to keep a supply of kitty litter, sand, or cardboard in your vehicle when you drive in the winter.\u00a0All of\u00a0these are rough and can help your tires get a good grip even when they\u2019re on snow.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/materials-needed-to-clear-off-your-windshield-and-windows-in-winter\/\">How do\u00a0I get snow and ice off my windshield?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Purchase winter-ready tires at Carville\u2019s Auto Mart<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, another easy way to get ready for oncoming winter conditions is to prepare your model for the changing climate preemptively. We\u2019ve got an ample supply of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/clp-guaranteed-auto-protection-available-at-carvilles-auto-mart\">winter tires<\/a> here at our dealership, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/contact-carvilles-auto-mart-in-grand-junction-co\">contact us today<\/a> to get fitted for a set. Safe travels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions\u00a0 Winter driving is something that few people find enjoyable, simply because when snow, sleet, and other precipitation gets onto the road, it can be hazardous and even challenging to keep basic control of your model. We don\u2019t wish the worst to happen on you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[78],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Today we&#039;ll be showing you what to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions - keep reading to learn how to keep yourself safe all winter!\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-your-vehicle-is-stuck-in-snowy-conditions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions - Carvilles Auto Mart\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Today we&#039;ll be showing you what to do when your vehicle is stuck in snowy conditions - 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