Protecting Your Car against the Snow and Cold in Calgary

Though winter was late to arrive in Calgary this year, it is important to begin planning how you will protect your car against the snow and cold this season. Snowy conditions can take a toll on small and large vehicles alike, especially if they are not properly protected and winterized. Luckily, protecting your car against the snow and the cold can help prevent the need for expensive engine and tire repairs in Calgary.

Below are three tips to help prepare your car for the winter ahead:

1) Adopt Good Habits When Starting & Maintaining your Vehicle

Extreme cold can freeze your battery and cause the oil in your engine to become viscous, so you should try to drive your vehicle for at least five minutes every day when the temperatures are extremely cold. It is also a good idea to start your car and let it run for at least 10 minutes before driving. Finally, you should get in the habits of keeping your washer fluid topped up and removing any snow and ice that may build up on your car, particularly around your wiper blades.

2) Check and Replace Car Parts if Needed

Putting on winter tires is one of the most important steps to getting a car ready for winter. Make sure, however, that you also check tire pressure and that you replace tires that have become old and worn. Windshield wipers should be replaced if they have become cracked and damaged, as they are crucial for providing clear visibility while you drive. Properly functioning brakes are also important for safe driving in snowy and icy conditions, as are working headlights, tail lights, and signals.

3) Take Your Car in for Regular Maintenance & Tune-ups in Calgary

The best way to keep your car from breaking down during the winter months is to take it for regular maintenance. When you visit Speedy Apollo for car maintenance in Calgary, we will check your air and fuel filters, spark plugs, tires, cabin air filters, windshield wipers, and more. The service will depend on the age of your vehicle and the time of year, so it’s important to bring your vehicle in for a tune-up in Calgary before the weather gets worse.

Visit us for Car Maintenance & Tire Repairs in Calgary

At Speedy Apollo Auto Service Centres, we understand the effect winter weather can have on your vehicle. That’s why our technicians are trained to check important parts of your vehicle’s functioning that may be impacted by the cold and snow when you bring your vehicle to us.

Visit one of our 2 locations in Calgary today for tune-ups, car maintenance, and tire repairs. Keep your car in top shape and it’ll safely get you to where you’re going this winter.