VW Winter Maintenance Tips

Our Top Ten Services for Preparing Your Car for the Winter

1. HVAC Inspection – When the temperatures drop, your HVAC systems keep you warm and comfortable. We’ll pay special attention to the heater, defrost, steering wheel warmers, and seat warmers.
2. Brake Inspection – Your brakes do a lot to keep you safe on the roads, and we want to make sure they can handle the ice and snow that comes with winter.
3. Battery Inspection – Our experts will go over the externals on your battery to make sure nothing’s interfering with its ability to provide a charge to the engine or other systems.
4. Tire Inspection – Not only can we look at your tires’ pressure and tread, but we can also switch your tires out for snow tires if you so desire.
5. Windshield Crack and Chip Inspection – The cracks and chips in your windshield can get worse in the colder weather, so it’s best to get those taken care of first.
6. Check/Replace Coolant and Antifreeze – Your coolant has antifreeze to prevent the coolant from freezing and not being able to cool the engine properly, so it’s recommended to have those fluid levels correct.
7. Change Washer Fluid – It’s best to change your washer fluid to a winter blend to avoid problems with freezing.
8. Battery Testing – You want to know that your battery can provide the charge for the engine to start up, so you need a battery test.
9. Check Wiper Blades – Your windshield wiper blades are the key to visibility in precipitation, so we’ll make sure yours can handle the upcoming winter.
10. Roadside Safety Kit – Our friendly staff can help you decide what should go in your emergency kit in your car.