As Holidays Approach, CarMax Recommends 11 Essential Safety Items
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2012--
The holiday travel season is here and a majority of Americans are not
fully prepared for winter weather. According to an online survey
conducted for CarMax,
65 percent of respondents do not have a winter emergency kit in their
car.
CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used
vehicles, recommends all drivers prepare a winter emergency kit for
their vehicle. Creating a kit is a quick and easy way to keep your
family safe during inclement weather while traveling.
“If you have to travel in winter weather, an emergency kit can be a
life-saving tool,” said
Linda White
, location general manager at CarMax
in Midlothian, Va. “Most people already have the suggested items, it’s
just a matter of collecting them and putting them in your car.”
A winter emergency kit should include:
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Flashlight
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Jumper cables
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First-aid kit
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Flares or hazard triangles
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Warm clothes, gloves and a blanket
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Ice scraper
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Snow shovel
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Kitty litter—for traction on slick roadways
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Extra washer fluid
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Non-perishable food and bottled water
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Cell phone car charger
According to the survey, one in ten car owners stated they have none of
the essential supplies for a winter emergency kit. More than half of
those surveyed reported having jumper cables, a flashlight, or an ice
scraper in their vehicle.
With millions of Americans preparing to travel for the holidays, now is
the time to make sure your vehicle is running properly. Check your
owner’s manual and follow recommended service schedules to avoid hassles
later.
The survey was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of CarMax.
The national, random sample consisted of more than 1,000 U.S. adults who
were surveyed online during November 15-19, 2012.
About CarMax
CarMax, a member of the FORTUNE 500 and the S&P 500, and one of the
FORTUNE 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the
nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles. Headquartered in Richmond,
Va., CarMax currently operates 117 used car superstores in 58 markets.
The consumer offer features low, no haggle prices, a broad selection of
CarMax Quality Certified used vehicles, and superior customer service.
During the twelve months ended February 29, 2012, the company retailed
408,080 used vehicles and sold 316,649 wholesale vehicles at our
in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.
Source: CarMax, Inc.
Media Contacts
Elia Imler,
CarMax Public Relations, (855) 887-2915
Britt Farrar, Manager,
Public Relations, (855) 887-2915
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