The beginning of November means many things. The last leaves are falling from the trees, the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and you begin to spend more time in your car. Right now is the perfect time to stay one step ahead of winter weather and get your car ready for season, and Plaza Tire Service can help you prepare. Your car can really take a beating from snow covered roads and icy conditions, so it makes sense to take a few precautions and be ready for when the weather changes.
Here are some tips that will help you prepare:
1. Take care of the outside: Now is the time to check essential safety components like your tires, headlights and windshield wipers. Make sure you have proper tire pressure and enough tread, that your headlights are bright and that your wipers are clean and in good working condition. While the temperatures are still mild, it’s also a good time to give your car a good wash and a protective coat of wax.
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2. Have the right type of tire: All-season tires are a good fit for the fall season, handling dry and wet conditions equally. If you are in the market for new tires, the MICHELIN Premier A/S tire with EverGrip is a good option. It features an evolving tread design and high-traction rubber compound to deliver exceptional levels of wet grip providing enhanced safety even as the tires wear down.
3. Take care of the inside: Make sure to test all of the necessary equipment, including your heater and defroster. Now is also the time to check and/or change all fluids, especially the antifreeze and washer fluid.
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4. Have a winter ready kit in the trunk: Before the first snow falls, be sure you know where your ice scraper/snow brush is. It’s not a bad idea to have an extra set of gloves in the trunk, as well as a shovel, ice melt and jumper cables (if you don’t have those already). Hopefully, you’ll never need them, but better to be safe than sorry!
It is also worth getting your tires and car checked by a professional (Plaza Tire Service will give you a free tire inspection without an appointment) if you haven’t recently, to make sure that everything is in working order. With a little preparation and Plaza Tire Service, you won’t get caught out when the weather turns.