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Read moreBefore the Snow Arrives: How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
The first winter storm rarely allows time to prepare. Roads that were dry the evening before can be covered in snow, slush, and ice by morning, with temperatures well below freezing. That is why the right moment to prepare your Volkswagen is before the season begins. This guide covers the checks that help your vehicle meet the cold with fewer concerns.
Make 7°C Your Tire Reminder
You do not need to see snow before making the switch. Volkswagen Canada recommends changing to winter tires when temperatures consistently fall below 7°C. In icy conditions, winter tires can also provide shorter stopping distances than all-season tires. While they are being installed, have the pressure, condition, balance, and alignment checked too.
Give the Battery Some Attention
Cold mornings can expose a battery that was already getting tired. Volkswagen recommends having the battery tested regularly by a Volkswagen-trained technician and notes that replacement is generally recommended every four to five years. Getting it checked before winter can help catch a weakening battery before a freezing morning does.
Check What Winter Works Hardest
Preparing your Volkswagen for winter goes beyond tires. Volkswagen’s scheduled maintenance inspections can include brake pad and disc condition, battery condition, cooling system and windshield washer fluid, tire pressure, and wiper blades. Those are exactly the components you rely on when roads get salty, wet, icy, and difficult to see.
Send Your Car into Winter Ready with 401 Dixie Volkswagen
Ice doesn't care about your schedule. Hand your car over to the technicians at 401 Dixie Volkswagen for a battery test, brake inspection, tire check, and fluid top-up, so the first hard frost feels like any other morning. Book your service appointment today.
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