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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter 

With the temperature getting colder outside, it is important for you to make sure your car is ready to go. After all, you will still need your car to get you from place to place in the middle of the winter, and you must make sure it can do so comfortably and reliably. We are Leachman Buick GMC, and we are here to help you take care of your vehicle. What are a few of the most important things you need to do to make sure your car is ready for the winter? Learn more below and give us a call to schedule an appointment with our service center.
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What to Inspect on your Car

Check the Tires

First, you need to make sure that you check your tires. You must make sure that your tires have enough tread left on them to keep your vehicle safe during the winter. You will also want to rotate your tires if it is time to do so. Your treads are incredibly important for making sure you maintain solid traction between your vehicle and the road. You may also want to consider switching to snow tires if you will be spending a lot of time driving in an area that gets a lot of snow.

Furthermore, you should check your tire pressure. When the temperature begins to drop outside, your tire pressure will drop naturally. You may need to put some extra air in the tires if you want to make sure your vehicle gets proper gas mileage.

Inspect the Heater

Of course, you need to check your heater as well. You need to make sure your heater is working appropriately because you want to be as comfortable as possible when you get in the vehicle. If you have not used your heater in a while, you need to get it inspected by a professional service center. At Leachman Buick GMC, it would be our pleasure to make sure your heater is working exactly as expected.

Check the Life of Your Battery

In addition, you should check the life of your battery. In general, you should expect to get between three and five years of use out of your battery. If your battery reaches this point, it might be time for you to get a new one. Your battery will naturally discharge a bit faster during the winter, so make sure your battery can still hold a charge. At Leachman Buick GMC, we would be happy to inspect your battery and make sure it can still hold an adequate charge. You do not want to be stranded on the side of the road, so make sure your battery will get you through the winter and beyond.

Inspect Your Oil and Antifreeze Levels

Finally, you should check your oil and antifreeze levels. When the temperature gets colder outside, these levels can naturally drop, as the liquid tends to stick closer together. You need to check your oil at least once per year, and we would be happy to help you make sure you have the right oil in your vehicle.

You also need to check your antifreeze levels. As the name suggests, this liquid plays an incredibly important role in the middle of the winter. We want to make sure your antifreeze is exactly where it should be, so give us a call to schedule an appointment with our service center. We are always available to help you take care of your car.

Call Leachman Buick GMC To Schedule an Appointment With Our Service Center

Clearly, there is a lot you need to do to make sure your car is ready to go this winter. At Leachman Buick GMC, we are proud to provide you with access to one of the most reliable service centers in the local area, and it would be our pleasure to help you make sure your car is ready for winter. Our experts have a tremendous amount of experience working with a wide variety of vehicles, and it would be our pleasure to use that experience to help you take care of yours. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment with our service center, and make sure your car is ready for the winter.

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