Top 5 Auto Tips To Follow This Winter

5 Auto Tips To Follow This Winter

Winter is challenging for both vehicles and drivers, as the snow-covered roads make it difficult for safe maneuvering, while the extreme cold conditions can make your engine and other components work harder to achieve efficient and seamless vehicle performance. So, to help you navigate winter roads safer, the experts at Terra Nova GMC Buick have recommended the top 5 tips that you can follow to ensure your vehicle remains at its best and performs to its full potential even in challenging winter conditions. Take a look! 

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• Use a remote engine starter: New vehicles like the Buick Encore GX and GMC Terrain come equipped with a remote engine starter, a convenient feature that preps your vehicle before you step in. In winter, it’s a game-changer, heating the engine and the cabin for a smooth engine operation and a cozy, comfortable ride. If you don’t have a remote starter, you can get it at Terra Nova GMC Buick’s parts and accessories centre.
• Remember to pack an emergency kit: To ensure your safety while driving in winter, it’s crucial to pack an emergency kit. This kit contains all the necessary items, including jumper cables, an ice scraper, extra winter clothing, snacks, a first-aid kit, charging wires, a portal phone charger, etc., to help you survive and tackle different road challenges, especially while you wait for roadside assistance. 

• Inflate your winter tires properly: Changing your existing tires with winter ones is not the only thing you’ll want to do. In fact, you need to ensure that they are properly inflated. This is because tires tend to lose pressure in winter conditions, so to drive smoothly and safely, remember to always maintain your tire pressure. 

• Get a coolant flush service: Coolant or antifreeze prevents engine overheating and breakdown in extremely cold conditions. So, to ensure your car engine performs optimally, get a coolant flush service to eliminate the contaminated antifreeze and top up with fresh fluid right at the beginning of the cold season.

• Use rubber floor mats: If you’re driving with cloth mats, it’s probably time to switch to rubber floor mats. Cloth mats absorb moisture every time you enter the cabin with wet or snow-covered boots, fogging the windows and windshield. Therefore, please use rubber floor mats in winter to prevent the glass from fogging. 

Get More Winter Auto Tips at Terra Nova GMC Buick

Want to learn more about winter preparedness and what services you should get to enjoy a great driving experience in the cold season? Please visit Terra Nova GMC Buick in St.John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team of experienced auto professionals can suggest effective and affordable service options, helping you enjoy winter driving safely throughout the season. For more information, please call us at 800-463-4130, today!