MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 10:14:39 am
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What do you guys carry in your cars over the winter months? Got a feeling it's gonna be a cold one.
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de-icer
ice scraper blade thingy
de-misting pad
shovel
coolant
my too lbag
high vis jacket
red triangle
driving gloves
cushion
small blanket
extra thick hoody
if i think of more ill post up
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I always carry: First Aid kit, AA card, Old Mobile in glovebox switched off with charge cable, small toolkit, Safety kit and Oil Kit things from VW, de-mister
If it's going to be bad, in the wheel well I'll put in a section of carpet, tow-rope, jump leads, extra screenwash, de-icer, hi-vis, space blanket.
And most importantly suitable clothing so you can walk out.... which could be a good 10 miles, if no phone reception. :scared:
I was thinking of whacking in my old sleeping bag which packs up small... haha, or just stay at home!! :happy2:
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Gonna make myself one up this year
Couple of cheap hi vis jackets
A triangle
Note pad with pen
Phone charger and USB plug in thing for the 12v
Sweets :smiley:
Cheap first aid kit
De icer
Scraper
Might get a shovel
Screen wash, apple scented :laugh:
Hat and gloves
Golf brolly
EDIT
I have winter tyres on
A torch
Boots
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I forgot the Winter Tyres, so you don't get stuck in the first place!
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Loads...old mats/bit carpet for traction or leaning on if I have to inspect under car, sleeping bag, dynamo torch, rope for towing, sturdy jump leads, screenwash, coolant, compact shovel, gloves/hat/jacket with hi viz/socks, bar of chocolate/water in cabin, scraper, basic toolset etc. All goes in a holdall.
I live 900ft up and usually the biggest problem is others being unprepared and ditching cars by the roadside. I have snowtyres and it sometimes makes no difference how prepared you are or have AA coverage if the road is blocked.
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I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... :drool:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2F20kg-Bag-Of-Brown-Industrial-Strength-Anti-Freeze-De-Icer-Rock-Salt-Grit-Gravel-%2F00%2Fs%2FNTAwWDUwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2FCmkAAOxyXDhSehP8%2F%24T2eC16F%2C%21yUFIbod%2BWIjBSehP75wp%21%7E%7E60_12.JPG&hash=91dd62ddf00e05c457e5d85b850a000465b2beef)
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I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... :drool:
At the very least get yourself some snowsocks (made by Autosock I think, the best ones), they can get you out a pickle. Used to use them to get on my driveway. You take them off once at a main road.
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Smart people use snow socks
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-26.jpg&hash=2d446860057651af3e6110b93a7809eaeade7095)
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Mankini ftw! :jumping:
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Smart people use snow socks
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-26.jpg&hash=2d446860057651af3e6110b93a7809eaeade7095)
:happy2:
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Smart people use snow socks
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-26.jpg&hash=2d446860057651af3e6110b93a7809eaeade7095)
:happy2:
:signLOL:
f*ckin' scary how little people know about the ton of metal they are controlling.
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Smart people use snow socks
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fu379%2FMarc9n3%2Fimage-26.jpg&hash=2d446860057651af3e6110b93a7809eaeade7095)
:happy2:
:signLOL:
f*ckin' scary how little people know about the ton of metal they are controlling.
Awful eh!
I hope they were stopping to pick up some birth control at the pharmacy!
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I'm up in Edinburgh all December.... I hope I'm not made to eat humble pie regarding winter tyres..... :drool:
Aha, in my neck of the woods Richness? Would be good to arrange a wee meet up with some of the Edinburghers sometime in Dec. Where about are you staying? Up for work?
:signLOL: at the 1 series driver, it's not even a woman!! :fighting:
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Yes working mate. Staying near the docks leigh I think.
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Don't you mean Leith :confused:
I picked up a couple of folding shovels at Costco - one in each car this year
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Yeah that's the badger! :happy2:
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Don't you mean Leith :confused:
I picked up a couple of folding shovels at Costco - one in each car this year
How much were they... Might have to get one!
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No chance of taking the train? A lot less hassle (assuming you don't get the same driver that was in Chester (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,75824.msg797654.html#msg797654) the other day)
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Naa need my car really.
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Don't you mean Leith :confused:
I picked up a couple of folding shovels at Costco - one in each car this year
How much were they... Might have to get one!
Got mine from eBay, good quality for the price (until it snaps it half when it's really needed).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVERLINE-FOLDING-SHOVEL-ENTRENCHING-TOOL-Heavy-Duty-Spade-Car-Snow-Travel-/271150627780?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_Accessories&hash=item3f21d63bc4
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Don't you mean Leith :confused:
I picked up a couple of folding shovels at Costco - one in each car this year
How much were they... Might have to get one!
You can't buy one :signLOL:……..they were sold as a two pack, think they were on offer at 15.99 incl Vat
Link to American site but the product is the same http://www.costco.com/2-pack-Lifeline-Utility-Shovels-.product.11618660.html
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My winter survival kit includes...
winter tyres and 4motion :evilgrin:
I also have in the boot, a thermal hi-viz jacket and a 'safety kit' which was supplied by my previous dealer (free) which contains hiviz vest, gloves, light stick, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and a foil blanket.