Winter is fast approaching and it is always a good idea to have your vehicle checked over before the cold weather gets here to ensure it is ready for the change. Here are the top five items we encourage our customer to be aware of:
1. Winter tires – changing your winter tires over before the snow gets here is a great idea. Often at the first sign of snow, everyone is rushing into the tire shop and auto shops in a mad rush to swap. Don’t get caught up in the chaos.
2. Wiper Blades – make sure your wiper blades have been replaced in the last 6 months, the rubber in the blades can harden and limit the connection from the wiper to the windshield which will affect the performance and visibility.
3. Coolant – ensure your coolant is good for the right temperature. Where we live the temperature is mild and we do not often see temperatures lower than -15. However, if you choose to head to the ski mountain or into the mountains where temperatures can be colder than -30, making sure your coolant can handle the temperature is very important.
4. Battery – having a health check-up on your batteries condition is important. Batteries experience added stress from the colder weather.
5. Lights – lights should always be checked by your auto repair shop during routine maintenance. But the winter season brings shorter days and long nights, make sure all your low/high beam headlights work, marker and signal lights to ensure full visibility for your self and other drivers.
Valley Eurotec Ltd. provides full winter inspections, tire changeovers, in-stock bulbs and we can test and change your coolant to ensure you are ready for the cold!