Winter Vehicle Preparation

Posted November 28, 2011

Do you feel that? An ominous presence is sweeping across the country; do you know what it is? Of course that would be the frigid winter season that will soon be upon us.

With that in mind, there are some steps one can take to ensure that your car will be able to survive the harsh cold. It is a fact that vehicles suffer just as much from the cold as humans do. It is important to prepare your vehicle, just as it is important for you to prepare yourself with warmer clothes, gloves, boots, and so on.

To properly get the car set up for winter, it should have a “physical”, just as a person would do before doing something strenuous. Mechanical items, such as coolant level and condition, batteries, tires, exterior lights, and the like should all be inspected. The best way to make sure your car will be there when you need it is to have a reputable, certified auto repair facility perform a full inspection to advise you of issues that should be addressed.

Once you have those concerns put behind you, during the winter season it is highly recommended that you frequently wash your vehicle. States that get snow use a chemical called magnesium chloride to help keep the roadways clear of ice. And although it does a good job of that, it causes damage to cars. It is a corrosive compound that can and will eat away at painted surfaces, not to mention cause premature rust on exposed metal.

To avoid any problems, whenever you can, generally every week or two, take your car to get it washed. Not only will this keep the paint shiny and the rust away, this chemical also loves to stick to windshields and headlights. So this will help improve your visibility during the season that it matters most. Stop by our trusted Aurora, CO auto repair facility today, so we can make sure your vehicle is up to the task of Winter weather driving!

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