6 Important Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter in Buckingham, QC
6 Important Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter in Buckingham, QC
Posted on January 12, 2023
Winter is here, and before you brave the season’s snowy, icy roads, we suggest preparing your vehicle to ensure that you’ll enjoy a safe ride throughout the season. Whether you’re based in Buckingham, Gatineau, QC, or beyond, feel free to consult the following tips for winterizing your car before bringing it to Buckingham Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s Service Centre for its seasonal maintenance.
First and foremost, winterizing your car means fitting it with winter tires, and you can obtain the recommended size and brand for your vehicle with the help of our staff. We also suggest checking and having your vehicle’s vital fluids filled, including motor oil, windshield wiper fluid, coolant, and transmission and brake fluid, so your vehicle can perform at its best through the season. Your windshield wipers are in for a busy winter, and we recommend getting them replaced before the season sets in, especially if they begin making a squeaking sound when in use. Your heating system will see a lot of action as well, so remember to check it and ensure that it’s working properly, and don’t forget to test your battery, as it can be especially vulnerable in extreme weather. Lastly, we recommend keeping an emergency kit, or at least a few valuable tools in your trunk if ever you’re in a jam, including a small snow shovel, salt, a tow strap, jumper cables, motor oil, a flashlight, batteries, and water.
To book a service appointment or learn more on how to properly winterize your vehicle, contact us at Buckingham Chrysler Jeep Dodge today.
