Winter is coming and the weather conditions force us to prepare our car for this time. It is necessary to carry out continuous maintenance during these months so that the useful life of our vehicle is not affected.
On this occasion, our Versatile Car experts offer you 5 key tips to take care of your car in winter

1. Store the car in a covered place

If you have a covered garage, don’t hesitate to leave your car there. The vehicle suffers much more from the inclement cold temperatures on winter nights than in any other season, but if it is indoors, the damage will be less. In general, the battery, body and paint are the most vulnerable in your car in cold temperatures.

2. Take care of your car battery

The battery is the linchpin to keeping everything else under control. It should be noted that the colder it is, the more difficult it is to start a car. For this reason, it is important to check the state of charge of the battery in a workshop before the arrival of winter, since this way we will know if it is ready to face the harsh cold months, or if it needs any adjustment.

3. Maintenance of the windshield wipers

If you haven’t changed your wiper blades, now is the time to do it. In any case, if they are new and do not work well, you can wipe the rubber with a cloth dipped in alcohol.

4. Check the engine

Don’t forget to periodically check the engine levels. If you have to top up coolant, be sure to use the correct antifreeze ratio, not just water. At the first sign of fatigue when starting in the morning, check the battery status so you don’t get a surprise just on that day when you’re in a hurry.

5. Pay attention to the tires

It is crucial to readjust tire pressures as they tend to drop in cold temperatures.

Carrying out this maintenance and care to prepare your car for winter, you can drive safely. Although if something fails, you can always count on our High Care Collision team, they will be willing to help you with whatever you need.