Cold-Weather Car Maintenance

Winter can be tough on your car’s exterior. Here are a few of the reasons why:

• In lower temperatures, paint becomes less flexible, which makes it more susceptible to damage from things like hail, road debris, scrapes and bumps.
• When temperatures drop significantly, the expansion and contraction of the body of your car can lead to stress on the paint layers, which can cause small cracks and peeling.
• Salt and de-icing chemicals used to keep roads safe during winter weather events are corrosive and may lead to paint damage. 
• Cold weather can cause a windshield with a chip to crack, spread or even break.

What you can do:

• Wash your car regularly to remove salt, chemicals and debris from your vehicle’s surface, preventing long-term damage.
• Apply a high-quality wax to provide an extra layer of protection against the elements.
• If snow piles up on your car, use the proper brushes and other tools to remove it so you don’t damage your car’s surface or your windshield.
• Consider having rustproofing and undercoating applied to your vehicle – this can help protect it from the corrosive effects of salt and road chemicals.
• Get your windshield crack fixed – don’t let a small problem become a big one.
• Take care of any dents or dings, scratches or quickly, before cold weather and moisture can cause it to rust, corrode or expand.

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If you do wind up with cold-weather-related cosmetic damage to your car, we’ll be glad to help! Contact us right away to get a free estimate. Fixing problems quickly is key to keeping your car looking great for many years to come.

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