Winter Maintenance Tips

Getting Your Car Ready for Winter

One of the first things you can do to winterize your car is to clean out your vehicle’s interior. Remove anything you won’t need over the winter, and make sure there isn’t any trash in your vehicle. Set up an appointment for winter car care at our service center that will include:

• A tire inspection and putting on snow tires if needed
• Testing your battery to see if it needs to be replaced
• Filling up fluids and changing wiper blades if necessary
• Inspecting your brakes

Our technician will take a careful look at your vehicle to make sure that the washer fluid is a winter blend, that the integrity of your windshield is intact, and your HVAC system is working properly. You will want to make sure that your heating system works, the defrost will be able to clear your windshield, and ensure that any seat warmers are working correctly.

If Your Vehicle Breaks Down

It’s important to be prepared in the event that your vehicle breaks down in cold weather. Prepare a roadside safety kit for your vehicle that you can use if you are stuck on the side of the road. This kit should include water, a flashlight with batteries, blanket, shovel, and road flares to signal that you need help. Good preparation will make it easier for you to wait for help to arrive in the event your vehicle breaks down in the cold weather. Get ready for the winter weather that is coming by investing in getting your car ready for winter at our service center.