Remember to prepare your vehicle for the winter months
- swskinn8
- Jan 17, 2016
- 2 min read
We’ve been saying it all year, and we all need to be prepared. Is your car equally ready for the havoc that winter storms will bring? Here are some ideas about how to prepare your vehicles for winter.
Get your vehicle serviced regularly- Every 15,000 miles, your vehicle requires either minor or major service. If your vehicle requires service, we will follow the steps to make certain your automotive oil is free of debris, your filters are clean, your brakes and tires are in good shape, your systems are operating properly, and your engine is in good shape. Our goal is to meet all the manufacturer service recommendations so your vehicle performs to factory specifications; keeping you safe while you traverse the wet roads and windy conditions.
Prepare your radiator- Antifreeze will be an important ingredient for vehicles facing winter cold. Even if you live on the coast where freezing is rare, antifreeze will protect your engine from extremes.
Improve window visibility- Are your wiper blades old, cracked, or smearing debris on your windshield? Do you have an assortment of dangly things, paperwork, or trinkets mounted from your rearview mirror, dashboard, or rear window area? Increase window visibility by replacing your wiper blades and removing non-essential things that could block your view. Your safety will improve because it’ll be easier for you to see oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and outside objects.
Pay attention to strange noises- If your vehicles are making odd noises, chances are high that something is wrong. Bring your vehicle into Robert’s Collision & Repair for a diagnostic test and we’ll get to the source of the problem.
Carry a first aid kit. You never know when you’ll need first aid assistance, so be sure to keep a kit handy in your vehicle. Waterproof ponchos and blankets are good additions, too.
Carry some clean water. Even though you can find water most anywhere, it is always a good idea to carry a few bottles of water inside your vehicle to keep yourself and everyone else hydrated. If you happen to have purified water stored near your first aid kit and spare tire tools, you can use the water for multiple roadside emergencies if the occasion arises.
Here at Taken Care Automotive, we love to help you stay on the road any way we can, and we hope these winter preparation tips will help keep you safe this winter. For high-quality mechanical repair, oil changes and transmission service, come see us or call to schedule an appt today!
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