The way you take care of your car directly affects how long your car lasts. Fall gives drivers a great opportunity to take care of some car maintenance before it gets too cold outside. Our staff at Oliver Insurance hopes the following fall car care tips will help our customers endure the extreme winter temperature that are on the horizon.
Protect Your Battery from Extreme Temperatures
Winters in Canby, OR can be devastating. With ice and snow on the ground, the cold temperatures can easily cause battery problems. To prevent problems with your battery, it’s important that you take measures to protect your battery from extremely cold nights. Check your battery to ensure it has no corrosion on the posts. Corrosion interferes with connection and can interfere with your ability to crank your car. You should also install a battery blank around your battery to insulate it from frigid temperatures.
Replace Worn Tires
One of the most threatening aspects of driving in winter weather is driving with worn tires. Without proper tread, it’s hard to get traction from your tires. If you know your tires no longer provide you with adequate traction, change your tires before winter begins.
Change Damaged Windshields
Your windshield protects you and your passengers while you are in your car. With a bad windshield, one that has cracks in it, then you can’t see to avoid traffic hazards. If you have a windshield that has been shattered or that has a crack, have the windshield replaced so that you have can see better while you are driving.
At Oliver Insurance, we want you to be safe behind the wheel. By using these fall car care tips, you can increase your chances of being safe this fall.
If you would like more information about our competitive insurance rates, don’t hesitate to give one of our insurance agents a call or use our website tool to get an insurance quote.
