Get your car ready for winter

Get your car ready for winter

Posted on November 19, 2022

Winter can bring difficult conditions for driving and car maintenance. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can affect your vehicle and its performance on the road. Follow these top winter car care tips to prepare for the colder months.

Wash Your Car

Before your car gets regularly hit with grit, snow, salt and ice, make sure it’s squeaky clean. A thorough car wash and a wax before winter begins can help prevent any build-up from gathering, especially in those vulnerable spots like your grille and tires. Not only does it make the car look bad, but it can contribute to rust.

You’ll need to plan for regular washes throughout the winter, but starting with a wash and wax will help keep your vehicle in good condition.

Get Winter Tires

Getting your winter tires put on in time for the bad weather makes a world of difference. You’ll feel more confident on the road when it gets icy. Winter tires perform better in snow, slush and ice. 

From improved braking and cornering to better grip on the road, winter tires change your experience when driving. They have a deeper tread, allowing the snow and ice to enter and leave again while keeping you close to the road surface. 

Get It Serviced

The approach of winter is an apt time to get your vehicle serviced. There are several aspects of car maintenance that you’ll want to get right before you hit the road. They include checking your radiator, that your oil is topped up, making sure your windscreen wipers are in good working order and checking your tire pressure.

Getting a professional at a car service centre means you’ll have peace of mind about your vehicle's essential aspects. If you’re taking a road trip for the holidays, it would be a bad time for your heaters to stop working. Your hands and your windscreen will thank you for checking them in advance. Bustard Chrysler can help you with winter car care service, and parts specials can help with the cost.

Pack an Emergency Kit

Even if your car is now set to handle the winter driving conditions, it’s still necessary to prepare for a worst-case scenario. With all your checks and maintenance, we hope it won’t happen, but better safe than sorry. 

Adding an emergency kit to your vehicle with a blanket, water, non-perishable foods, a flashlight, salt, a shovel and jumper cables will turn setbacks into minor bumps in the road. You might want to add a charger cable for your phone or make sure you always head out with a full battery.

Final Thoughts

Vehicle care is crucial during winter. With a few acts of preparation and some help from the experts, you can put your mind at ease for the colder months. Get your car ready for winter, and let  Bustard Chrysler help you with your winter car care service.