Winter Driving and Car Maintenance Tips
with
Barbara Terry
Winter can be brutal on your car, but there are simple ways to keep it functioning in top shape. Learn how to equip and maintain your car for the winter months, and find out important ways to stay safe on the road.
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Transcript: Winter Driving and Car Maintenance Tips
Hi, I'm Barbara Terry for About.com Autos. Today we're going to talk about tips for winter weather driving and maintaining your car in winter weather.Equip the Car With Winter Snow Tires
It is wise to invest in a good set of snow tires. Keep in mind that these tires can last you up to 4 seasons, of course depending on how many miles you put on them.Maintain the Tires Through the Winter
To maintain your tires, always rotate them and have them high-speed balanced every 5,000 miles. If you can afford it, have your car's undercarriage sprayed with a rust-preventative product. My suggestion for cutting down on snow glare would be to put your sun visor down, wear a good pair of non-glare sunglasses, and always keep your windshield as clean as possible inside and out on a consistent basis.Prevent Car Rust in the Winter
It's also important to wash your vehicle on a regular basis to get all of the salt off of your exterior. This will prevent your car from having a rust issue in the future.Car Safety and Driving in the Winter
You should always keep plenty of space between your car and the one in front of you. Pay close attention to not only how you are driving but to the other drivers on the road around you. You never know when another motorist on the road near you may lose control and cause an accident.Also, if you do not have anti-lock breaks, do not slam on the breaks. It is very important to gently pump them in a consistent manner.
Driving in torrential weather can be tricky, even if you're a seasoned, bad-weather driver. By staying cool and calm, and always knowing your surroundings, you can prevent not only your causing an accident but being involved in an accident that someone else is causing.
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