Three Essential Winter Car Care Tips

Nov 12, 2020

Every winter brings about cold weather, harsh conditions, and the chance of severe snowstorms. We do what we can to stay warm in our homes, but do you take the same amount of precautions to help safeguard your car against the harsh winter conditions? No need to worry if you haven’t considered such precautions before now; there is still time to help protect your vehicle this winter with some essential car care tips from Peruzzi Nissan!

How’s Your Battery Doing?

Aside from checking to ensure that your battery isn’t nearing the end of its life, you should check its ongoing charge throughout the winter. As the temperature drops, car batteries begin to lose their overall cranking power. When the temperature drops to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery only has roughly 50% of its total cranking power than in the middle of the summer. You can check the fluid level in the battery to see if it’s running low, or you can also have it professionally checked at Peruzzi Nissan and, if needed, take advantage of our parts and installation services to get you a new battery.

It Might be Time for New Wiper Blades

With the unpredictability of winter weather, your windshield wiper blades may begin to deal with a wide range of possible conditions. To ensure that they are ready to deal with the freezing rain, ice, and snow that are commonplace during the winter months, you should see that your wiper blades are prepared for the winter. It would be best if you change your wiper blades more often than you would think. On average, wiper blades can begin to lose their effectiveness after as little as six months.

Check Your Heater

As the overnight moisture and freezing conditions mix to cover your windshield and windows in a sheet of ice, your heater will be your best friend when it comes time to get on about your day. Use the time before the weather starts to create unsafe icy conditions to get your heater checked out. A fully functioning heater not only keeps you nice and toasty on the way to work but also is a crucial component in battling ice buildup in your car.

As the cold winter months approach, you want to take every step possible to help protect your car for the long haul. Take the time to get your vehicle checked out, look to see if you need to change your wiper blades and that your battery is still holding its charge.

If you are looking to get a new car this winter and need to know your car financing options, contact Peruzzi Nissan to learn more about how we can help new and experienced car buyers today!