Winter Maintenance
Are You and Your Vehicle Prepared for Winter?
If you live in South Carolina, you may be wondering what it means to prepare your vehicle for the winter months. While the weather in South Carolina doesn’t get as harsh as some of the more northern states during winter, there’s still plenty you can do to ensure you’re not caught stranded in cold weather and that you’re safe to drive in potentially dangerous conditions
Different Types of Winter Car Care
in South Carolina
There are various winter services you can consider for your vehicle as the colder weather approaches.
Winter tires are something you may want to look into buying depending on where you live. For example, if you reside in Travelers Rest, it’s likely you’ll see snow fall. Investing in a set of winter tires where the temperature and conditions make roads slick and icy is in your best interest. Winter tires help battle slippery roads, giving you stronger traction and more brake control. If you have a set of winter tires, we are always happy to swap them out for you. And in the spring, we can assist with taking them off to preserve their traction for future use.
Some more general winter service checks we can do are focused on the car’s battery, defroster and coolant system. Even if you live in Greenville, you’re likely to experience brisk temperatures with an average low of 35ºF, meaning you’ll want to do these cold weather checks on your vehicle:
- Check your car’s battery: Have a volt test done on your car’s battery to ensure it’s in good condition for winter months. Knowing whether you need to replace your battery can help prevent you from getting stranded in the cold.
- Inspect the defroster: Test your defroster to make sure it’s in working order so you can defrost your windshield after a particularly cold night.
- Investigate your coolant levels: Make sure your car has proper coolant levels, since this is what helps keep your engine from freezing in lower temperatures around Anderson.
What Are Other Useful Winter
Car Maintenance Tips?
Knowing how the weather fluctuates around Cherrydale, it’s likely you haven’t used your car heater in quite some time. Checking that your car heater works properly is important preparation for the upcoming colder months.
Confirm your car lights work. Even though the winter isn’t extremely harsh in South Carolina, certain areas can experience rain, fog and some snow. Visibility is important under these dangerous driving conditions, so you’ll want to keep your lights in good shape.
There are plenty of other aspects to check on your vehicle to prepare for the brisk weather. Our mechanics are happy to walk you through everything to help you feel prepared for the winter months. If you’re ready to book an appointment for a winter car service, give us a call today!
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