Winter is nearly upon us and in many places winter weather has already arrived. Even if you commute or drive short distances in the winter, it's good to be prepared in case of a an emergency. In this article you will find items that you can have in your car to help you if you have car trouble in the bitter cold. I usually remove some of these items in the summer for fuel economy but now is the time to take stock and make sure you have everything you need in case of an emergency.