Don't Fall Prey to Procrastination - Take Time to Prep For Winter
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By Dave Peck
It's now officially Fall and it's time to begin thinking of winter. As the days get shorter -- and colder -- it's time to consider preparing for old man winter.
If you're like most people, you probably put off doing anything unpleasant until the very last minute. That's how many people consider preventative maintenance on their vehicle.
However, consider this; which is worse? Arranging to take your vehicle into the garage for a Fall maintenance inspection, or standing stranded by the side of the road -- in the dark and cold -- waiting for a tow truck to collect you?
It's not really a tough decision is it? Taking your vehicle for a preventative maintenance inspection doesn't take that long - maybe an hour, and depending on the service provider you use, the inspection doesn't cost that much either.
There are some simple things you can do yourself to help winterize your vehicle; the simplest of which is to change the washer fluid for your windshield to avoid freezing. Winter washer fluid is specially designed to withstand extremely low temperatures and unlike water - will not freeze in the pipes at 0 degrees Celsius. With shorter days and darker nights, another simple Winterization safety tip includes ensuring your headlights are bright and clear.
When winter hits and the temperature drops, often the first thing to fail is the battery. Canada's temperatures changes are often considered extreme and this puts a great strain on even the most durable of car batteries. It's not unusual for a battery to only last a few years and it makes good sense to check your batteries condition each Fall. A professional automotive repair facility can offer such an evaluation.
Although checking your car's battery is important, there are other critical components to the electrical system that also need to be considered. Simply getting your car battery checked is a good start however a thorough check of the alternator, belts and wiring will provide a more complete picture of your vehicle's ability to operate and recharge your battery. Your automotive service provider can explain the options to you.
A Fall vehicle inspection includes a "bumper to bumper" safety and maintenance inspection which includes a complete and comprehensive report outlining the various states of your vehicle's component systems like braking, electrical, suspension and so on.
Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and a sunny afternoon trip to your preferred automotive service provider where you sit comfortably sipping coffee reading a magazine while your vehicle is serviced is far preferable to shivering by the roadside in the dark waiting for the tow truck. Wouldn't you agree?
About Peck Brothers Ltd: Dave Peck is the owner operator of Peck Brothers Ltd, a full service accredited automotive service and repair facility in Thornhill Ontario. With over 30 years experience, and thousands of happy customers to their credit, Peck Brothers is proud to serve the local community of Thornhill and the surrounding areas. If you live locally [http://peckautos.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,36] and would like to discover what makes this automotive repair facility so special, drop by in person or visit us on the web at http://PeckAutos.com and remember to sign up for our free newsletter to get more great articles, tips and special money saving offers.
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