Preparing Your Car for Winter
The risks to your vehicle and, therefore, your safety on the road are greater during the cold winter months. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your car is ready for winter and in the right shale to deal with the specific challenges that are thrown at it during this time of the year.
Good maintenance and the right checks will help you ensure your car is safe and durable enough to get through winter. This is the advice J&Z Garage offers you in order to prepare your car for winter.
Check Your Owner’s Manual
The first thing you should do is refer to your owner’s manual. After all, every car is unique and your manual should give you tips and insights that help you to maintain your car better generally, as well as specific advice on winter preparations.
Replace the Filters
You want your car to be as efficient as possible heading into the winter months, and that means you need to think about the engine. New, clear air, fuel and PCV filters will ensure your engine operates more efficiently.
Examine Your Tires
If your tires are too worn or have damage or cupping, they’ll present genuine risks and danger during the winter months. Good tread is essential, so examine them and replace any work or damaged tires ahead of winter.
Inspect the Lights
It’s just as important to inspect all of your car’s lights and bulbs too. Clean the lenses of dirt and replace any bulbs that need to be replaced. This is vital because you’ll likely be driving in the dark much more regularly during winter.
Start Deicing Your Tank
Once the temperature starts to drop, you should begin the process of regularly deicing your car’s fuel tank. This can be done by adding a bottle of deicer to the tank roughly once per month.
Flush the Cooling System
Your car’s cooling system will need to be flushed regularly. To do that you should seek assistance from an expert if you’re not really sure what you’re doing.
Fix Existing Faults and Problems
If you’ve been experiencing minor faults and problems with your car throughout the year, you’ll probably want to get them fixed ahead of winter. They’ll likely only get worse and lead to other problems as the temperature plummets.
Get the Battery Checked
It’s best to be sure that your car battery is in good shape as we head into winter. Get it checked using professional equipment and keep it in good condition going forward. That way, you’ll have fewer battery problems during winter.
Carry an Emergency Kit with You
It’s always a good idea to carry an emergency kit with you when you’re driving in winter. This should include gloves, a blanket, a shovel, a flashlight and snacks, as well as whatever else you think you might require.
If you need any help or assistance from reliable auto mechanics who know what they’re doing, J&Z Garage is ready and waiting. Simply get in touch or drop by our location to take advantage of our highly-regarded services.
Lastly, if you’re concerned, bring your car in! We offer complete winterization services for all makes/models, including foreign car manufacturers like:
– Land Rover/Range Rover
– Audi
– BMW
– Volkswagen
– Mercedes-Benz (incl. Mercedes Benz Sprinter)
