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Winter is a time to get together with family and enjoy the holidays, but getting ready for the change in seasons is no small feat. It takes time and planning to make sure your family and your home are ready to brave the elements.

But is your car as ready as you are? If you haven’t thought about preparations for your vehicle, these five simple tips will help you prepare for the colder months ahead.

  •  Check your tires. Before the roads get slick, check your tires to be sure they aren’t worn and that they are properly inflated. You should be able to find the proper tire pressure on the inside of your driver’s side door. Cold air will cause the air in your tires to compress and may cause your tires to lose pressure, so make a note to check again later in the winter.
  • Wash and wax your car at a professional car wash. Putting your car through the car wash during the sloppiest season of the year may seem a strange idea but a thorough wash can remove harmful compounds that may cause damage when mixed with sand and road salt. Experts from the International Carwash Association also recommend a coat of wax for an extra layer of protection from the elements. Besides protecting your car, you’ll also be protecting the environment. Professional car washes can save up to 20 percent of the amount of water you’d use by washing your car at home. They do this by treating and reusing their water, rather than releasing toxic chemicals and grime into the storm drains, which can often occur when you wash your car yourself. You can learn more about the environmental benefits of a professional car wash at washwithwatersavers.com.
  • Check your brakes. Your brakes will work harder once the icy conditions of winter set in. Make sure they are up to the task by bringing your vehicle in to your mechanic for a thorough brake inspection.
  • Check fluids. In the winter, no fluid is more important than your coolant because, if you’re out of coolant, you’re out of heat. Your owner’s manual will tell you how much coolant you need as well and provide the correct blend. It’s also never a bad idea to keep an additional bottle of coolant in your car for emergencies.
  • Winter emergency kit. If you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, a winter survival kit can be very helpful. Include an ice scraper/brush, extra blankets or clothes – including hats and gloves – snacks and bottled water and a first aid kit. A small shovel can come in handy if you get stuck and a bag of cat litter can be used to provide needed traction for your tires.

Getting your vehicle ready for winter while temperatures are still mild is a proactive approach to preventive maintenance that helps ensure safety, reliability, and fewer unexpected repairs when severe winter weather strikes. By planning ahead you can ensure that your family and your car will be in for a smooth ride all winter long.

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  1. laurie says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    yes I am ready for winter

    Reply
  2. annie says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I am ready for winter, but absolutely hate it!! gimme a beach on an island and id be happy to stay there all winter!!
    :)thanks!! 🙂
    annie

    Reply
  3. Robin Abrams says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    No I am never ready for Winter

    Reply
  4. Dorrie Turner says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    It’s here already where I am, I’m as ready as I can be.

    Reply
  5. Laurie Nykaza says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    were ready it will be mild here

    Reply
  6. carey p says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I wish. lol! I need to get some boots and an ice scrapper after this mornings ice freeze over

    Reply
  7. Trish says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    No, I am not ready for winter. This post was a good reminder though!!

    Reply
  8. icefairy says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Yes, I’m ready.

    Reply
  9. Lisa B. says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Yes! It has been winter for awhile here in Colorado! We have been having temps in the negatives the last few days 🙁

    Reply
  10. KaySue says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I’m never ready for winter, but with snow on the ground and a temperature this morning of 8 degrees, I need to get ready!

    Reply
  11. Nicole Hodges says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Not a whole lot to do to get ready for winter, it doesn’t snow much here although it has been cold and rainy! It has flurried a few times here so I guess I need to get better prepared!

    Reply
  12. Tanya Holland says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Yes, you have to be ready for any weather in NJ.

    Reply
  13. Christina T says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    No, but I will be getting a tune-up and winter tires this coming week.

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth C says

    December 9, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Trying to be as soon as possible! thnx! E

    Reply
  15. Lisa Hollinger Barto says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Not really but its here let it snow!

    Reply
  16. Rebecca Parsons says

    December 9, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I am never really ready for winter. But the house and cars are almost ready!

    Reply
  17. Sacha Schroeder says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Nope. It always sneaks up on me.

    Reply
  18. Crystal Sweet says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    So ready for winter! Living in Florida doesn’t require any prep!

    Reply
  19. Glenna F says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I am never ready for winter, it is to cold.

    Reply
  20. Shannon Anderson says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Ready as I can be.

    Reply
  21. sherry blamer says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    About as ready as you can be for winter.

    Reply
  22. Gina H. says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    I’m ready, I love winter!

    Reply
  23. Julia Cosgrove says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I do not think anyone can ever really be ready for winter. So hard to predict and definitely do not look forward to the cold.

    Reply
  24. eric rivera says

    December 8, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    pretty much! for us preparing for winter is removing the A/C’s lol

    Reply
  25. kimbuckjr says

    December 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I’m not really ready for winter. I’m happy it’s winter and NOT summer. I am SO over the heat! UGH!
    kimbuckjr

    Reply
  26. Glenda Cates says

    December 8, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    never

    Reply
  27. martha says

    December 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Ready as much as possible hoping for more snow here in SC at least a little.

    Reply
  28. Norma says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    No I’m not! It rarely gets this cold in southern California so I’m not prepared.

    Reply
  29. Beverley says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Yes! But snow not ice.

    Reply
  30. Rhonda Best says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    No, I’m not ready…but it has been here anyway. 10 below zero right now, was 22 below last night. 🙁

    Reply
  31. kelly k says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    I am ready! But i’d love this for my mom.

    Reply
  32. Cherish says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Im ready for it to be over. I hate being cold!

    Reply
  33. Amy Hart says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    No not yet

    Reply
  34. Wendy c g says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Yes we are ready

    Reply
  35. Denise Elliott says

    December 7, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    My car is the only thing I have winter ready

    Reply
  36. soha molina says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    yes and looking forward to it.

    Reply
  37. Kelly Nicholson says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Are you ready for winter?

    im freezing right now..i guess not

    Reply
  38. Sarah Hayes says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    i never am

    Reply
  39. Melissa Hartley says

    December 7, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    I think so but have to get some Ice Melt for the deck soon ..

    Reply
  40. Sara Arcuri says

    December 7, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Ready as I’ll ever be! Lol 🙂

    Reply
  41. Judy Gregory says

    December 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Yes and no. Did some weather-proofing, got out the winter clothes and bedding, etc. but, never ready for 10 degree weather in central Mississippi. On the other hand, my 7 Pomeranians are in fluffy dog heaven.

    Reply
  42. linda w. says

    December 7, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Just got the generator hooked up today, stocked up on items- i’m ready but hopefully i won’t have to worry

    Reply
  43. Melissa says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    yes, i love this time of the year!

    Reply
  44. Crystal Irvin says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Yes, just need to finish up a few things here and there

    Reply
  45. Cindy Merrill says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    No, but we’re trying to gear up; I’d really like to have an Emergency blanket for our car, just in case we get stuck somewhere.

    Reply
  46. Sara Grivas says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I don’t think I’m ever ready for winter. It’s my least favorite season. Brrrrrrrrrr

    Reply
  47. D SCHMIDT says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    We are almost ready for winter! We just need to check the tires.

    Reply
  48. lisa says

    December 7, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    I’m never ready for winter. We have our first ice storm moving in right now.

    Reply
  49. Kim Henrichs says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I am NEVER ready I hate it so much. My car is though…

    Reply
  50. Erika W. says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I’m ready for winter but it’s just not happening around here!

    Reply
  51. kim burnett says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    ready as I’m gonna be 🙂

    Reply
  52. Bailey Eileen Parr says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    You bet………..snow tires on, shovels out, furnace maintenance done……..life is good!

    Reply
  53. Jessica D says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I like to think I’m ready for winter

    Reply
  54. Paula says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I better be! It snowed 6in last night!

    Reply
  55. lei says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    pretty much 🙂

    Reply
  56. Katie O. says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I am NOT ready for winter!

    Reply
  57. Tonya says

    December 7, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    No not ready. How does it go from 75 to 40 in 24 hours!?!

    Reply
  58. jill A. Collins says

    December 7, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Psychologically no – I am a Summer baby, but we’ve got our Winter necessities at home, so I’m as ready as I can be.

    Reply
  59. Jennifer M. says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Yes and no. My husband and I just moved to Washington state in the Spring, so we’re experiencing new seasons here!

    Reply
  60. Edward says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    In Florida you’re always ready for winter. 😉

    Reply
  61. Holly Thomas says

    December 7, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Sure am, It is easy in Florida!

    Reply
  62. Laurie Nemeth says

    December 7, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    No I am not ready for winter..

    Reply
  63. Natalie U says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Yes and I love it…bring on the warmth and cuddling

    Reply
  64. jeri boss says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    i live in california but that is cold enough for me

    Reply
  65. Deb P says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Need flashlight, not ready.

    Reply
  66. Sheri Ferguson says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    I’m ready for winter, though I would much rather it be summer. 🙁

    Reply
  67. Cheryl Chervitz says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I think we are ready. But I could do without the cold!

    Reply
  68. Connie Ward says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Pretty much. I brought my boots out of the basement and bought a head/ear band today.

    Reply
  69. Candice says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Yes. We are finally supposed to have snow next week, and I can’t wait.

    Reply
  70. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    In this part of the country, the most we really have to do is have a hoodie ready.

    Reply
  71. Jason says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    I’m as ready as I get.

    Reply
  72. randi cook says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    nope, the older I get, the colder the winter’s feel!

    Reply
  73. Amanda Alvarado says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Uummm we don’t prepare for it because we usually don’t get it! LOL For some strange reason, this year we’ve already had a week where we didn’t get out of the 40s-50s and next week should be the same – we were in the upper 80s yesterday – in the lower 40s right now!

    Reply
  74. Cathy French says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    no i am not ready for winter. i need to get my car maintenanced and put some blankets and water and kitty litter in the trunk

    Reply
  75. pam shepherd says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    We have had a lot of rain today and more bad weather coming.NO,Im not ready!!

    Reply
  76. brian says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Everything but candles and a generator.

    Reply
  77. pam shepherd says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Not Really.I Do not like the cold..

    Reply
  78. pam shepherd says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Not Really.I Do not like the cold..

    Reply
  79. AndreaH says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    We are as ready as we can be. Mostly. We are currently in some bad ice weather and running low on milk but other than that we are doing good.

    Reply
  80. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    WE HAVE WINTER HERE. COLD AND LOTS OF SNOW. i DON’T DRIVE, BUT I WOULD LIKE THIS FOR MY SON WHO
    COULD USE THIIS.

    Reply
  81. mechele johnson says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    No we are not! We live on the Washington Coast where we dont’ usually get a cold winter. Usually just rain. This year has taken us by surprise and has been as low as 20 degrees! That is very cold for us!

    Reply
  82. Christy says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    I thought so but when the subzero temps hit, I realized I wasn’t. Or, I’m just a wimp.

    Reply
  83. Betsy Hartmann says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    No, but so far we have dodged the bullet here in SW Wisconsin.

    Reply
  84. DENISE SMITH says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    yes i am ready for winter

    Reply
  85. heather baker says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    No, I miss Florida, warm year round :).

    Reply
  86. Marigrace says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I am ready for winter. I hope to get one snow storm.

    Reply
  87. Amy says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Yes, I love the winter!

    Reply
  88. Georgette says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I’ve been ready for winter since summer! I need to do several more things in the house, but overall, I’m ready!

    Reply
  89. Tammy N says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I’m not ready at all. I need to prepare my house and car for winter emergencies.

    Reply
  90. Mia Dentice Carey says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I guess so…..we don’t get much snow down here in GA – but we had to deal with it when we were in Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving=)

    Reply

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