Most car accidents happen in winter. To be best prepared for icy, frosty and snowy conditions, winter car accessories are highly relevant to ensure the safety of you and your passengers.
What you need in and on your car for the winter, you will learn in our checklist. We have compiled many equipment items for you in our product recommendations.
- Slippery roads can be particularly dangerous for cars. Therefore, especially at temperatures around freezing point, sufficient safety should be ensured. Rain can quickly turn into black ice.
- Snow is also an unpleasant surface, as ice can develop under layers of snow that cannot be seen at first glance.
- Other dangers are the early onset of darkness and the cold.
- An absolute must for the car in winter is winter tires. They have a deeper tread, so they are more likely to counter slippery conditions than summer tires.
- In addition, there should always be a spare tire in the car, in case a defect occurs with a tire.
- In addition to mandatory equipment such as a first aid kit, warning triangle, and signal vest, an ice scraper and gloves are recommended to scrape frozen windows free.
- Antifreeze should also be added to the windshield cleaning agent to prevent the wiper water from freezing.
- A winter inspection (e.g. at the ADAC) ensures maximum vehicle safety for the cold months.
- A cover for the windshield (if necessary also for the complete vehicle) prevents freezing. This saves you from having to scrape the windshield free in the morning.
- Batteries discharge faster in the cold. A battery charger will help if the car won’t start because of a dead battery.
- De-icer for locks can be useful if you can’t get the key into the lock and don’t have warm water to de-ice it.
- Warming blankets will help if your car breaks down and you have to wait for help.
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Recommended Car Accessories For The Winter
We have compiled the best car accessories for the winter for you.
Winter Tires
Snow Chains
- This model fits the following tyre sizes:
195/65-16; 195/70-15; 195/80-14; 205/50-17
205/55-16; 205/60-16; 205/65-15; 215/45-18
215/50-16; 215/60-15; 225/40-18; 225/45-17
225/50-16; 225/55-15 - Easy stationary mounting
- Ö-Norm (Austrian Standards Institute norm) tested
- Slender tread net
- Can be reversed - double service life - Minimal vibration
- Goodyear is backed by its long experience and has been one of the most renowned tyre manufacturers for the high quality of its products since 1898.
- Complete set of 2 metal snow chains for 2 wheel drive.
- Made of high quality stainless steel with tensioner and 9 mm links.
- Compatible with ABS and ESP, as well as suitable also for 4x4 vehicles, vans and commercial vehicles.
- Application table: [R14] 215/80R14 [R15] 205/80R15, 215/75R15, 225/70R15 [R16] 205/75R16, 255/50R16 [R17] 225/55R17, 255/45R17, 265/40R17 [R18] 215/55R18, 225/50R18, 240/45R18, 245/45R18, 255/40R18, 265/35R18 [R19] 205/55R19, 225/45R19, 255/35R19 [R20] 195/55R20, 225/40R20, 235/35R20, 255/30R20
- Long lasting hardened pewag 3.2 millimeter nickel manganese alloy
- Easy to install self tightening design
- Engineered to outlast and outperform the competition
- Standard in tire chain reliability
- Always pre-fit tire chains before use
Jumper Cables
- Cable length: 350 cm
- Weight: 1.74 kg
- For petrol engines: Maximum 5500 cm³
- For diesel engines: Maximum 3000 cm³
- Cable cross section: 31.4 mm²
Jump Start Powerbank
- Start Dead Batteries - Safely jump start a dead battery in seconds with this compact, yet powerful, 2000-amp lithium battery jump starter - up to 40 jump starts on a single charge - and rated for gasoline engines up to 8.0-liters and diesel engines up to 6.0-liters..OPERATING TEMPERATURE : -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
- UltraSafe - Safe and easy-to-use car jumper starter and jump pack without worrying about incorrect connections or sparks. Safely connect to any 12-volt vehicle with our mistake-proof design featuring spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection.
- Multi-Function - It's a car jump starter, portable power bank, and LED flashlight. Recharge smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices. It's easily rechargeable from any powered USB port in 6-hours at 2.1-amps. An integrated 400-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes, including emergency strobe and SOS. Plus, a 12-volt, 15-amp outport port for powering any 12VDC devices, like tire inflators, inverters and more.
- Advanced Design - Our most advanced car battery charger jump starter ever. Featuring high-discharge lithium technology for safe operation in any climate. A rugged and water-resistant enclosure rated at IP65. A rubberized over-molded casing to prevent scratching or marring of surfaces. And an ultra-compact and lightweight design weighing just 5.0 pounds.
- In The Box - GB70 UltraSafe Portable Car Jump Starter, Heavy Duty Booster Clamps, XGC Male and Female Connectors, XGC Cable, Micro USB Charging Cable, Microfiber Storage Bag, User Guide, 1-Year Warranty, and Designed in the USA.
- Start Dead Batteries - Safely jump start a dead battery in seconds with this compact, yet powerful, 1000-amp lithium battery jump starter - up to 20 jump starts on a single charge - and rated for gasoline engines up to 6.0-liters and diesel engines up to 3.0-liters.
- UltraSafe - Safe and easy-to-use car jumper starter and jump pack without worrying about incorrect connections or sparks. Safely connect to any 12-volt vehicle with our mistake-proof design featuring spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection.
- Multi-Function - It's a car jump starter, portable power bank, and LED flashlight. Recharge smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices. It's easily rechargeable from any powered USB port in 3-hours at 2.1-amps. Plus, an integrated 100-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes, including emergency strobe and SOS.
- Advanced Design - Our most advanced car battery charger jump starter ever. Featuring high-discharge lithium technology for safe operation in any climate. A rugged and water-resistant enclosure rated at IP65. A rubberized over-molded casing to prevent scratching or marring of surfaces. And an ultra-compact and lightweight design weighing just 2.4 pounds.
- In The Box - GB40 UltraSafe Portable Car Jump Starter, Heavy Duty Booster Clamps, 12-Volt Car Charger, Micro USB Charging Cable, Microfiber Storage Bag, User Guide, 1-Year Warranty, and Designed in the USA.
Tow Rope
- Tear Strength 35.000 kg, i.e. WLL = 5000 kg with safety feature 7: 1
- For Trolling Schwerer, such as trucks or construction vehicles
- Heavy duty design, with reinforced straps
- Inkl. warning flag
Deicer and Antifreeze
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Ice Scraper And Whisk
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Cover
Equipment Required By Law
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Tip: You can find practical carts in our guide to carts.
The Best Sellers Of Car Accessories For Winter
In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular car accessories for winter for you.
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Current Offers Of Car Accessories For Winter
You can find the best current offers on car accessories for winter in this list.
FAQ For Car Accessories For Winter
Intact batteries are especially important. Weak or not intact batteries tend not to start in cold weather. In addition, the car should be regularly cleaned of salt, ice and dirt. Masking films and tarps are protective against windshield freezing. In general, all important fluids should be checked, such as windshield water, antifreeze and coolant.
A basic winter kit should include winter tires (incl. spare tires), a
first aid kit, a breakdown warning triangle and signal vest, an ice scraper, gloves, de-icing spray and windshield cleaner (incl. protection against frost). Useful additional materials include cover tarps and sheets and warm blankets. Snow chains may be beneficial for driving in difficult terrain.
Cars should generally not be left unmoved for too long. In addition to the risk of battery discharge, so-called stalls can also occur, for example. These are caused by the dead weight of the vehicle. It is advantageous to move the car for a few minutes every week.
A winter check is when a car is inspected to make sure it is winter ready. This is to prevent weather related problems. If you don’t want to check the car yourself, you can hire an auto repair shop to do it for you.
A winter check at the garage is free of charge at many authorized workshops. Otherwise, you have to calculate with about 30 euros.
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