It is best to winterize your vehicle before winter strikes. However since we are already in the middle of it, there is still time! Schedule a maintenance check-up for the vehicle’s tires and tire pressure, battery, belts and hoses, radiator, oil, lights, brakes, exhaust system, heater/defroster, wipers and ignition system. Keep your gas tank sufficiently full – at least half a tank is recommended during the winter months. Depending upon where you drive, you may consider using winter tires to help keep your car under control.

Don’t try to stretch more miles from your tires during the winter months. If your tread depth is getting low, it can have serious effects on dry pavement, but those effects are multiplied in icy and snowy conditions. Taking the time to look over you vehicles tires can be the difference between a safe ride home, or a car accident.

Here at Consumer Auto Parts we carry a wide range of different products that can help you have a smooth and safe winter driving experience. Having fresh wiper blades will keep your windshield clear to help keep you alert of upcoming objects. Also during these cold winter nights your battery takes a lot of abuse, and the worst thing is to come out to a car that will not start. Stop in at any of our stores to have your battery checked or have a new one installed.

Stay safe out there; give yourself plenty of time to get to where you are headed. Also remember that your vehicle may be ready for the winter weather, but other people are not as prepared. Allow for proper braking distance, and do not follow to close. If you have any questions or want to find out more about making your vehicle preform better in winter weather stop in or give us a call!