Living in Arkansas can be a ball of surprises. You’ll never know what type of weather comes your way, but it’s best to prepare. As we are in the middle of the winter season at MSA Customs in Conway, AR, we’ve come up with some tips to help you prepare to winterize your vehicle. Our first tip is to ensure its cleanliness.
Clean Your Car
A clean vehicle can help your vehicle run more smoothly and make you feel better about having a clean car. On the road, our vehicles can have a natural buildup with the road grime from when we’re out running errands or just cruising the street. It’s essential to take the time to clean your vehicle thoroughly and get the bug guts and any mud behind your wheels cleaned and prepped to go to your next destination. It’s also vital to clean your headlights so they are not cloudy or impair your vision. Our next tip is to take a look at your wiper blades.
Check the Status of Wiper Blades
Have your windshield wipers made that squeaky noise or left marks when you activated them? It’s time to throw them in the trash and pick up some new ones. Wiper blades are not only in the rain but also in the snow. You want to see crystal clear with your wiper blades, especially in traveling conditions. You want to have the most effective wiper blades while on the road. The next tip is to come to our shop for a maintenance check.
Maintenance Check
A maintenance check includes many things. Maintenance checks include checking the battery status, the fluid status, and the tires. We would hate for you to be stuck in the middle of nowhere because your car won’t start. After all, it needs a new battery. You should also have a fluid level check as well. We can check the status of your oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and even windshield washer fluid. Having these fluids is critical so your car can run as efficiently as it should.
Taking it a step further for maintenance checks, let us also look at your brakes and alignment. Brakes help your vehicle come to a complete stop, and the alignment helps your vehicle keep straight while on the road. Our last tip is to have an emergency kit available in your car.
Emergency Kit
Whether winter, spring, or summer, having an emergency kit in your vehicle goes a long way. An emergency kit includes jumper cables, a tire patch kit, gloves, a flashlight, and road flares. Even keeping a spare phone charger, water, and snacks goes a long way. No matter the circumstances, you should be prepared at all times.
Drop in at MSA Customs or contact us for any questions about how to prepare to winterize your vehicle.