Its time for winter maintanace for your vehicle
Windshield Wipers and Washer Fluid
Windshield wipers in good condition are vital for visibility when driving in falling snow or sleet. And they are just as vital when driving through the slush, salt, grit, and ice-melting chemicals on the roads, all of which end up on the windshield. As well as new windshield wipers, top up the washer fluid. A full tank of washer fluid (anything else will freeze solid) will last about one winter of commuting to work.
Ice Scraper, snow brush and shovel
Usually together in one tool, available cheaply at stores and gas stations. Get one with a long handle so your hands don't get too cold when clearing snow.
Brush the snow off the car's windows, roof and hood with the snow brush, then clear the windshield and all the windows completely with the scraper.
You have to clear snow from the roof and hood otherwise when you brake, the snow on the roof will fall forward in front of the windshield. And snow on the hood will blow onto the windshield as you drive.
Preventing Rust
The aforementioned slush, sand, grit, and ice-melting chemicals, as well as splattering all over windshields, also accumulates on the underside of cars, and accelerate corrosion. The easiest way to keep the underside of the car as rust-free as possible is to have the bottom of the car sprayed at a car wash, once a month.
Regular Maintenance
If it's important in regular driving, it's probably even more so in winter driving. The safest car to drive in the snow is a well-maintained one. Follow your car's recommended maintenance schedules and keep brakes, spark plugs, oil, lights, and other essential components in good working order.
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