Summer travel is over, and colder weather is upon us. Now is an excellent time to take your vehicle into our Richmond, VA, service center to get it ready for the months ahead. By preparing your car, SUV or truck now, you'll avoid inconvenient breakdowns that could leave you shivering while waiting for help. Plan your trip to our team before winter sets in.
Essential Winter Driving Considerations
Winter is hard in Mechanicsville, VA. Having our technicians check essential components and operating systems will ensure your safety. We will test your battery, check antifreeze levels and top it off if necessary, and check belts, hoses, wires, cables, spark plugs, and brakes. Bad brakes are even more dangerous in winter because of longer stopping times in hazardous driving conditions.
Tires and Wipers
Although all-season tires are fine for most Tuckahoe weather conditions, drivers often experience extremely challenging conditions that can last for days. Change to winter tires now to ensure that you'll be able to travel more easily in snow and ice in Glen Allen. Our technicians will also check your tire pressure.
Tire pressure drops more quickly in cold temperatures. Having optimal tire pressure increases safety. Another safety issue involves your wipers. Replace worn wipers and frequently check your windshield wiper fluid levels so you can see in sleet and snow.
Vehicle Defrosting Systems
Can you see outside your windshield and back window? You may be able to do so now, but once cold weather hits, you may not be able to do so. The difference between the cabin and outside temperatures causes your windows to fog. As part of the Land Rover Richmond winter maintenance package, we'll check these systems so they'll continue to work in the months ahead.
Schedule your maintenance with our Midlothian area service center for essential winter maintenance. Our staff can also provide additional winter driving tips to keep you during the months ahead.