How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

When the air gets colder and the snow starts falling, it'll be time to take in the weather change in the Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Pocono Pines, and Blakeslee, Pennsylvania region. Whether you're headed to the best sledding hill, to the mall for holiday photos, or simply to work on wintery mornings, it's crucial to ensure your vehicle is ready.

To help, Ray Price Ford is here with our guide on how to prepare your car for winter. With these valuable tips, you'll be able to conquer the varying road conditions safely!

Light Check

With winter comes shorter days, fog, snow, and overcast conditions. This is why your vehicle's headlights, taillights, and brake lights must be in perfect working order. Inspect your lights and if you find any are burned out, replace them or have them repaired by a professional technician in our service center!

Invest in Your Car Tires

Your car's tires are going to be working a lot harder in wintery conditions, so investing in a good set is beneficial. Whether you choose all-season or winter tires, ensure they fit your vehicle seamlessly and can handle the rougher conditions. If you already have a winter-ready set, inspect them thoroughly for any wear and tear and repair or replace them as needed.

Weekly tire pressure checks are also recommended, as too much or too little air can cause damage, blowouts, and other dangerous driving conditions, especially during the winter season.

Give Your Heater Some TLC

Chances are you haven't been using your car heater since last winter. Before it starts getting cold is a great time to ensure it and the defrosters are in working order. Our technicians will happily provide any repairs needed so your drives are warm and comfortable.

Inspect Your Windshield Wipers

Winter brings snow, sleet, ice, and rain, so your model's windshield wipers best be ready. Arming your vehicle with a good winter set will pay off, and our team will be happy to install them for you right here at our dealership's auto center.

Pack a Survival Kit

You can never be too prepared for winter driving, so keep a survival kit in your trunk or cargo area, just in case! This should include items like:

• Space blanket
• Ice scrapers
• Phone charger
• Flashlight
• Bottles of water and non-perishable snacks

Keep Up With Maintenance

Regularly maintaining your vehicle before winter is one of the best ways to ensure it stays safe all season. When you make an appointment in our service center, our technicians will change the oil, top off essential fluids, swap filters, rotate the tires, and more to ready your vehicle for the weather change.

Get Your Car Ready for Winter at Ray Price Ford!

The winters in Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Pocono Pines, and Blakeslee, PA, can hit fast, so be ready. Make an appointment at our dealership's service center when the cold starts creeping in, and our team will help you ensure your vehicle can take on the wintery roads with ease.

When you're ready, contact us or schedule your visit online!