While many people take necessary precautions in their homes and houses when the winter weather is heralded by its many facets, little regard of similar magnitude is directed to the vehicle, which is one of the most important mobility assets.
Overlooking essential preparations tips for a winter season is very perilous and life threatening to both the vehicle and its users. The winter weather is extreme and can put undue strain on the car safety, functionality, appearance as well as the personal security of the driver and companions.
Quick tips to prepare a car for winter
Emergency kits
It is imperative to have a kit, an additional one for that, that can help overcome the roaring snow, ice and fog that may befalls on the way. Such kits include a torch, a heavy sweater, oil, candles, matches, shovel, pocket knife, and a sleeping bag.
Construct a shelter for the car
A garage is essential to cover the car from the razing weather. Failure to do this would have the car appearance fully distorted the falling can work negatively against the car paint. The extreme ice falling can also have adverse effect on the radiator fluids, making it to freeze.
While it may be difficult to have a car shade all the time, it is important to own a car cover, with bright colors to protect the car appearance.
Check the coolant system
Dysfunctional anti-freeze system such as leaking can affect a great deal the temperatures f the car. Overheating because the freezing system is not working is tantamount to making a driver stuck on the road. As the season heralds it is essential to make sure that this system is in proper and good working condition. This means visiting the garage.
At the garage, the mechanics should also help in checking other defects that the car has. This include checking the oils, the wheels, whether they have the right tread depth, as well as installing anti ice complimentary such as heater system, blowers, windshield wipers ,as well as window defrosters. They ones that are defective should be replaced immediately.
Other features that should be examined include the car electrical system, the car fluids, and regular checking of tire pressure. It is important to also own a pressure and oil gauge.