Some Good Winter Car Care Tips

Keep Your Car Running Smoothly and Looking Good During Winter

From low tire pressure to frozen fuel lines to road salt damage, winter can take its toll on your vehicle.  Here are five car care tips to prevent long-term damage:

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1. Make sure your tires have plenty of tread. Snow or not, if you live in an area where temperatures regularly fall below 45 degrees, the roads can get pretty slippery, especially at night.  Good tread or even tires designed for Winter driving will give you better traction while turning or stopping on cold pavement.
2. Check tire pressure weekly.  Driving on underinflated tires can cause them to wear down prematurely and lose traction on icy or slippery surfaces. Your tires lose a pound of pressure with every 10-degree drop in temperature.
3. Keep your fuel tank half full.  During winter weather, it's a good idea to keep at least half a tank of fuel in your car in the event of an emergency or if you get stuck on the road or in the snow and need to wait for rescue.  For longer road trips, plan stops for gas in advance.
4. Add a protective layer.  A coat of polymer wax can create a barrier against road salt, grime, snow, sleet and more. Couple that with high-pressure car washes after winter storms to rinse away buildup in hard-to-reach areas such as wheels, wheel wells and underbody.
5. Protect your windshield wipers. If you plan to travel to snow country and park outdoors, leave the wipers in the raised position to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. Never use your wiper blades to remove ice, snow or frost from the windshield; use an ice scraper instead.

Come by today and get your car or truck professionally cleaned!  A clean vehicle puts a smile on YOUR face!