Tips to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Winter is here, folks, and that means a change in how you take to the road. So we’re here to give you a some tips on what you need to stay warm and out of danger as you take to the frosty weather and head to your next destination.

First, and perhaps the most important no matter what season it is, keep an emergency kit in your car! Along with the usual list, there are some extras you can throw in for the cold temperatures. Keeping an ice scraper handy, along with an extra pair of gloves, to clear off your windows will be invaluable after a long night of cold. A few warm blankets should always be easily accessible, should you get a flat or have engine trouble and need to wait on the side of the road while help comes.

And speaking of windows, replacing your windshield wipers is a great idea when the snow starts to fall. Nothing can tear up wipers faster than a bit of ice, so making sure they’re fresh and in optimal condition will keep your view of the road clear and open.

Third, but certainly not the last of important things to do is to keep your fuel tank as full as possible at all times! Cold weather outside and changing temperatures inside the car can cause condensation in your fuel tank, and that can cause water to drip down into the gas and sink to the bottom. If that water gets into the fuel lines and freezes up, that’s bad news if you plan on going anywhere. So keep your tank filled up and save yourself some grief.

And if you’re looking for a quality, reliable used vehicle to get you through the dark days of winter, come down to Merchants Auto in Hooksett, NH today. We’ll find you something to love for years and years down the road.