Are you thinking about hitting the road for the holidays? It's already started snowing in certain parts of the country - welcome, winter! - and while you may know how to adjust your driving habits for winter weather, you might not know how to protect your car. We're talking specifically about damage from road salt and the havoc it can wreak on your ride's paint. Check out these tips straight from our Clermont Toyota car care specialists.
The best way to prep your car for harsh winter conditions and salt on the roads is to begin getting it ready BEFORE winter actually arrives. As soon as fall settles in and you know snow and ice are imminent, take the time to thoroughly detail your car and apply a few coats of quality wax. The wax will help to protect your car's paint from salt and moisture when winter sets in.
Tip #2: Fix up paint blemishes.
Blemishes in the paint of your ride like scratches and chips are even more vulnerable to damage from salt on the road, as well as moisture. It's in your best interest to visit our car care experts to explore your options for repairing any blemishes. If you don't, you run a heavy risk of rust and corrosion from salt and moisture attacking these spots in particular - and rust is an expensive auto repair to undertake.
Tip #3: Wash your car often in the winter.
It's important to wash your car often in the winter. We know you don't want to - who wants to stand outside with a hose in cold weather - but our Clermont car care experts say it's essential. You need to wash off road salt before it has a chance to do damage to your car's paint and undercarriage; particularly, rust and corrosion. Every two weeks should suffice but feel free to do it more often, and don't forget to check the wax to see if you need to reapply a coat.
Tip #4: Steer clear of the salt trucks.
A top tip from our car care experts at Toyota of Clermont - keep your distance from salt trucks on the road as they spread fresh salt to melt ice and snow. The less salt you expose your car to, the better!
Start your winter car care prep before the season arrives
Tip #1: Start prep in the fall (aka BEFORE winter).The best way to prep your car for harsh winter conditions and salt on the roads is to begin getting it ready BEFORE winter actually arrives. As soon as fall settles in and you know snow and ice are imminent, take the time to thoroughly detail your car and apply a few coats of quality wax. The wax will help to protect your car's paint from salt and moisture when winter sets in.
Tip #2: Fix up paint blemishes.
Blemishes in the paint of your ride like scratches and chips are even more vulnerable to damage from salt on the road, as well as moisture. It's in your best interest to visit our car care experts to explore your options for repairing any blemishes. If you don't, you run a heavy risk of rust and corrosion from salt and moisture attacking these spots in particular - and rust is an expensive auto repair to undertake.
Tip #3: Wash your car often in the winter.
It's important to wash your car often in the winter. We know you don't want to - who wants to stand outside with a hose in cold weather - but our Clermont car care experts say it's essential. You need to wash off road salt before it has a chance to do damage to your car's paint and undercarriage; particularly, rust and corrosion. Every two weeks should suffice but feel free to do it more often, and don't forget to check the wax to see if you need to reapply a coat.
Tip #4: Steer clear of the salt trucks.
A top tip from our car care experts at Toyota of Clermont - keep your distance from salt trucks on the road as they spread fresh salt to melt ice and snow. The less salt you expose your car to, the better!
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