As winter approaches, the cold weather brings damaging conditions for your car. The ice freezing and thawing around your engine, the salt on the roads, and the dirty slush covering the vehicle's underside all require a little extra care to prevent problems.
Replace Windshield Wipers
Be sure your windshield wipers are clear and are heavy-duty to attack the sleet and ice which forms on your vehicle in the winter. Replace them before they cause a problem.
Pack Winter Supplies in the Car
A snow brush and ice scraper are a must. Also pack an emergency kit with first-aid supplies, a snow shovel, starter cables, flashlights, and blankets. Having these tools will help you protect your car and yourself in any cold weather circumstance.
Warm Up Your Car Before Driving
Prevent a constant freeze and thaw cycle of condensation in the crevices of your vehicle cause problems by warming up your car before driving. This will allow the condensation to fully thaw before the mechanics all kick into gear.
Regular Car Washes
The salt on the roads during winter sticks to your vehicle and causes significant corrosion, especially on the underside. Getting regular car washes, once a month on the underside, will prevent salt from causing damage to your car.
Add a Layer of Wax To The Paint Job
If you add a layer of wax to your car in the fall, it will be all the more equipped to repel dirt and prevent rust during the winter. It is recommended to add wax to the lower parts of your vehicle that are most vulnerable to rust: behind the wheels, the quarter panels, and the front grille. Add a thorough wax job to your to-do list regularly, but especially each fall!
As winter approaches, the cold weather brings damaging conditions for your car. The ice freezing and thawing around your engine, the salt on the roads, and the dirty slush covering the vehicle's underside all require a little extra care to prevent problems.
