Winter Maintenance Tips

Getting Your Car Ready for Winter in Hazelwood, MO

When the winter weather arrives, driving conditions change significantly. The best way to be prepared for those changes is by winterizing your car by getting the services your vehicle needs to be ready for the winter. At Bommarito Ford, we provide those services so that you can be in control of how well your car is running, and we’ll help you brave the incoming cold. We’ve organized several tips for how to winterize your vehicle.

Nine Recommended Services for Preparing Your Ford for Winter

1. Brake Inspection - Your brakes help you stay in control on wet and icy roads, so it’s best to have the essential components inspected by an expert before you run into those conditions.
2. Tire Inspection - We’ll check your tire pressure and tread depth to ensure they’re ready for the winter, and we can install winter tread tires if you need them.
3. Battery Inspection with Testing - Our experts will make sure nothing is interfering with your battery’s ability to provide electricity to the engine’s starter with a certified battery inspection/testing service.
4. HVAC Inspection - The HVAC system’s heating components keep you comfortable in the cabin, so it’s best to check them, especially the seat warmers, steering wheel warmers, defroster, and heater.
5. Windshield Crack and Chip Inspection - Cracks and chips can worsen in cold weather, so it’s best to find them and fix them before that happens.
6. Check Engine Coolant and Antifreeze - It’s essential to have the right level of coolant/antifreeze since they work together to keep your engine from overheating and keep your cooling system from freezing.
7. Check Windshield Wiper Blades - The windshield wiper blades help you see, and visibility is a vital part of safety, so you want to make sure your blades can last the winter.
8. Change Washer Fluid - Winter blend washer fluid is designed to hold up better in the cold.
9. Prepare a Roadside Safety Kit - Contact us for a genuine Ford roadside safety/emergency kit from the accessories department.

Visit Bommarito Ford for Your Winter Services

We’re the premier provider of Ford winterization services for Hazelwood, Florissant, Bridgeton, the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, St. Charles, and other nearby areas. We’ll make sure you get your vehicle ready for the incoming winter and can drive through the cold and ice without a problem. Our state-of-the-art facility is ready and waiting to take care of you and your car, so use our online scheduler to set up an appointment today!