How to Prep Your Vehicle for Winter

 With the winter weather settling in, it’s time to prepare your vehicles for the cold season. During winter, the first thing we usually do is swap our summer wardrobe for winter attire, like coats, jackets, and thermals. Our vehicles require similar maintenance and preparation for the cold season.

With the chance of snowstorms and rains during these colder months, it's essential to visit the auto repair shop and get your car maintenance done timely.


 


Here are some ways you can prepare your car for the winter season:

1. Swap your tires

Normal tires harden due to the temperature drop, and their grip reduces, resulting in reduced friction on the road. Conversely, winter tires are made to withstand freezing temperatures.

2. Battery Checks

Get your batteries checked if they are old and replace them if required. Car batteries can die due to cold weather. And if you cannot start your car, you won’t be able to commute. Visit a professional to have your battery checked out for repairs or replacements.

3. Get Your Fluids Topped Up

Fluid brakes can degrade due to winter precipitation. The water particles can contaminate brake fluids and reduce effective capacity. You should top up on winter windshield wiper fluid because the windshield will get dirtier in the winter. Consider getting antifreeze added to the engine coolant water. It will prevent the water in the coolant from freezing.

4. Headlight Checks

‘Winter is coming’ takes a whole new meaning when it’s accompanied by snows, sleets and rains, and long durations of darkness. You will be dependent on your lights for visibility during traveling and commutes. Ensure your headlights are in top condition and get them replaced if they are dimmed. If they are in good condition, give the glass a thorough cleaning for maximum beams.

5. Prepare An Emergency Kit

While we hope that you may not need anything from the following things in the kit, it’s better to be prepared for all kinds of emergencies.

You will need:

1. Car tools: Road salt, torch, tow rope, a small shovel, jumper leads, spare tire, and ice-scraper

2. Communication tools: Whistle, high visibility vest, hazard warning triangle, and a spare phone and charges

3. First Aid: Warm, waterproof boots, fleece blanket, rain jacket, extra set of warm winter clothing, drinking water, energy bars, and a first aid kit.



We recommend going to a professional auto repair and maintenance to get your vehicle checked. Also, visit a windshield and auto glass repair professionals to get them checked for insulation and or cracks. This will give you enough time to cater to extensive repairs if any are needed.

If you need to go for windshield checks and repairs for this winter season in the Houston area, AAR Auto Glass, with 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, are renowned for their quality windshield repair and auto glass repairs in Houston. Connect with them for more information on their services today.

 

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