{"id":9232,"date":"2020-02-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=7335"},"modified":"2024-03-29T13:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T17:56:25","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-cars-stuck-in-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-my-cars-stuck-in-the-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do if my car\u2019s stuck in the snow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you have a dependable car with good winter tires, there\u2019s no guarantee that it won\u2019t get stuck in the snow. At Certified Auto Repair, we want you to have a safe and stress-free winter driving season. In this article, we give you some tips for getting your car back on the road when it\u2019s sitting in snow and won\u2019t budge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take safety precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before anything, make yourself visible by putting on your hazard lights or setting out flares. This is particularly important in low-visibility weather conditions or on a busy road. Next, ensure that your car\u2019s exhaust pipe isn\u2019t obstructed and see if there are any obstacles such as a fire hydrant or traffic sign around your car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grab a shovel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Carefully clear the snow around your vehicle with your shovel, giving special attention to the area around the wheels. Even if it means being a little late, it\u2019s important to put your safety first and take your time. Shovelling too quickly or vigorously can cause you to hurt yourself. Don\u2019t have a shovel in your car? Use your hands, feet or some serviceable object that you have handy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drive forward and backward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s no one around to help you, try driving your car out by alternating between going forward and backward. Tap lightly on the pedal, as accelerating too quickly will only make the problem worse. If your tires are spinning on ice, use traction aids, de-icing salt, sand or small stones if you have any of these things handy. In a worst-case-scenario, you can even use one of your car mats.<\/p>\n<p>If a Good Samaritan offers you a hand, ask if they\u2019ll push your car. Make sure that each attempt to drive forward is done in a synchronized and safe manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Move on to Plan B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No luck? You can always call a tow truck or <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/programmes\/confidence-plus-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">roadside assistance<\/a>. This will get you on your way and may even give you an amusing story to tell your friends.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, remember that being thoroughly prepared for winter driving conditions is essential to staying safe on snow-covered roads. Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/20-must-have-items-for-your-cars-safety-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">preparing your car\u2019s safety kit <\/a>to ensure that yours is winter-ready.<\/p>\n<p>A well-maintained car starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certified Auto Repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you have a dependable car with good winter tires, there\u2019s no guarantee that it won\u2019t get stuck in the snow. At Certified Auto Repair, we want you to have a safe and stress-free winter driving season. 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