When the weather outside is frightful, driving can be a nightmare! No matter your skill, you can only be a good driver with a car that's well maintained and ready to tackle rain, ice, and snow (yes, we get that here too!). Now is the time to winterize your vehicle.
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Winter Wipers
These wipers use a rubber that resists the formation of ice, making them more effective. They're a little heavier than regular wipers, so change them out again once spring rolls around.
North Carolina gets about 42 inches of rain each year. And doesn’t it all seem to fall at once! We do get some downpours, and they often come on fast and furious. Are your windshield wipers up for the job? The worst time to ask is when the clouds are opening up.
Make sure your wiper blades equipped to handle whatever Mother Nature - and road conditions - throw at them.
You’re sitting in traffic on a blazing hot day, watching your temperature gauge creep closer and closer to the red zone. Both you and your car are close to blowing a gasket!
This could be a sign that your radiator is malfunctioning. Letting the engine cool off and topping off the coolant is a temporary measure that’ll help you get home or to a service station, but running a vehicle without a properly operating radiator sets you up for a breakdown — and a big repair bill. To avoid these headaches, learn how to protect this vital component of your cooling system.
You may only think about your brakes when you hit them to avoid a bumper or a pedestrian who steps out into the road. But the reality is that they are working hard every single time you get in the car. Brakes make driving safer for you and those around you from the moment you turn your vehicle on. As important as they are, though, many people don't think about having them inspected on a regular basis. Here are five reasons you should!