Protecting your car from winter is something to remember

Proper car care during the cold season is extremely important. Why? Moisture, combined with low temperatures and chemicals spilled on the streets, corrode easily. Check how the car should look before winter, so that in the spring you will not expose yourself to additional repair costs.

Winter protection for your car 

First of all, you need to wash the car and inspect its body, making sure that there is no damage there. What should you pay attention to? Look for defects in paintwork, scratches, rust spots, etc. Particularly sensitive areas are wheel arches, trunk lid, hood and protruding parts of the body. In the case of small shallow scratches, polishing is sufficient. Larger lesions should be examined by a specialist.

Protecting your car from winter also includes:

• covering the car with a layer of wax that protects the paint from harmful external factors. However, such an action only makes sense if all damage to the paintwork has been removed and repaired in advance;
• lubrication of seals with special technical vaseline, which prevents them from freezing;
• avoid washing the car at temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius;
• thorough cleaning of the undercarriage from rust and any contaminants. A special protective coating is applied to a properly prepared surface;
• ensuring clean connections between clamp and battery. This electrical connection is more subject to intensive use in winter. They can be cleaned with a simple wire brush and then protected with a ceramic coated spray;
• if you keep the car on the street, it is worth covering it with a special cover. This saves you the hassle of shoveling snow and defrosting your car. Make sure that the material is multi-layered, and that there is felt or cotton inside. The tarp can freeze to the car.

Protecting a car from winter is a rather extensive topic. If you want your car to run smoothly all year round, it needs to be properly cared for for several months. The above methods are only the basis of care. Also make sure that the coolant, washer fluid and engine oil are constantly topped up. Before severe frosts, it is also worth checking the condition of the battery, which can be unreliable at sub-zero temperatures.