With winter about to begin, winterizing your car is not only smart, it’s necessary for the safety of you and your passengers. No one wants to have an auto emergency in the middle of a snowstorm, in the freezing cold, with no auto service or repair center in sight.  Follow these winter car maintenance tips to ensure safe travel this winter season.

1. Check Your Lights

It’s not just colder during the winter; it’s darker too! Your usually sunny morning and evening commute may now be consistently a nighttime drive. This is why it’s important to have your auto repair specialist check the lights as part of your winter car maintenance. If other drivers can’t see your vehicle in low visibility, you’re at risk of being hit by someone who can’t see you.

2. Test Your Battery Voltage

Car batteries work better when it’s warmer. As the weather gets colder, it’s possible that issues with your battery will become more apparent. Have your batter voltage tested, just to be safe, when you take your vehicle in for winter maintenance.

3. Have Your Brakes & Tires Examined

If your brakes aren’t in good condition, or if your tires don’t have good treads, you increase our chances of slipping or skidding on icy roads. These are relatively simple fixes, but not if you’re already stuck in a snowstorm. Check these basic safety precautions prior to dropping temperatures to maximize your safety on winter roads.

Need Car Maintenance This Winter in Lacey?

For car maintenance or repairs this winter, bring your vehicle to Kohout’s Automotive & Alignment Center. Our highly-trained and experienced technicians are prepared to handle any needed maintenance, as well as RV repairs and wheel alignment. Contact us today for more information about our shop and services. 

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Posted on December 8, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business