... to pack the shovels and kitteh litter! I don't care if you drive a Del Sol or a Dakota, winter is here and we ought to prepare for it.
By far, the most important item for winter driving is, and I can't say this enough,
A CHANGE OF CLOTHING AND A WARM BLANKET.
How often do we go for a quick spin to town and omit a hat and gloves? Inevitably, that is when your Cavalier will throw a rod, and your gonna want a bag of clothing in the trunk to raid while you wait for Fred's Tire & Tow to pull your bum to the shop.
I've luckily never broken down in the winter, but dates sure appreciate the spare coat and gloves when they under dress on a 2º night.
Jump leads! You'll be the most popular cubicle ant around when everybody's car freezes up at the office. If you play your cards right, you might even get a hot coco out of it
Tool box... does that need an explanation?
Tow strap... If you bought a Humungasourus Rex 4x4, etiquette dictates you show off by hauling cars outa the ditch.
Don't forget your ice scraper!