Winter weather automotive tips
When winter is upon us, there are some tips that can help you prepare for the changes in the weather that can surprise any of us.
Taking some basic actions to be prepared will make it easier for you to be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.
When using
your heating system, there are some tips to help keep you warm and your windows clear. When using your defroster, make sure you are
using the fresh air from the outside of the car. Have you ever seen someone driving down the road and all the windows are fogged up?
The reason is the car is using the inside air in the car and the system can't get rid of the moisture in the air. And that's why the
windows fog up. Also, using the air conditioning in this mode helps too since one of the things the A/C system does is remove the
moisture from the air and with the heat on you will keep the inside of the car warm. In fact some of the newer cars automatically
turn on the A/C and use fresh air in defrost mode. If you don't know about your vehicle, look in your owner's manual, or just drop
by and we will be glad to show you how it works.
Your wipers are also key to keeping your windows clean. Making sure you have the proper
washer fluid that is ready for the cold weather will also help you do this. Having an ice scraper will keep you prepared for whatever
happens.
Keeping your tyres inflated properly and make sure you have good tread will help you with traction and control. A lot of the
newer cars have great things like anti-lock brakes and traction control which help with the bad weather. But these systems work much
better when you have the most grip you can with good tyres.
All of these things mentioned above are checked every time we service your
vehicle because we want you to be safe while driving, especially during this time of year. If you would like to stop by we would be
glad to check these things for you