Winter Maintenance Tips

Our Top Ten Services for Winterizing Your Car

1. HVAC Inspection: The HVAC systems make up your climate control, so it's a great idea to have them looked at, especially the seat and steering wheel warmers, defrosters, and heater.
2. Change Washer Fluid: To prevent freezing, you should change your windshield washer fluid to a winter blend.
3. Check and Replace Engine Coolant and Antifreeze: Your mixture of coolant and antifreeze should be ready to both cool your engine and keep the coolant system from freezing over.
4. Check Windshield Wiper Blades: With new weather comes rain and snow in which you'll be driving in, so checking your wiper blades becomes important before that weather arrives.
5. Brake Inspection: Your safety is paramount in icy weather, so getting your brakes checked is always a good idea.
6. Battery Testing: Changing temperatures can affect your battery, so check and make sure your battery will last the whole winter and not leave you stranded.
7. Battery Inspection: Inspecting your battery ensures that no outside problems, like corrosion, will keep it from functioning as it should.
8. Tire Inspection: We'll check your pressure and tread to make sure you can drive on your tires safely during the winter, and we'll even make adjustments to your pressure as needed. We can also provide you with snow tires if you want them.
9. Windshield Crack/Chip Inspection: Taking care of cracks and chips keeps your windshield's structural integrity intact, which is vital in any season, but especially in the cold winter.
10. Roadside Safety Kit: We can help you put together a list of things you should have in your car should there be an emergency that puts you and your vehicle on the side of the road.