Winter is coming! Four tips to get your vehicle ready for the season.

Sep 1, 2021

It’s time to get your vehicle into winter mode.

It may feel like winter is far away, but in reality there’s only sixteen weeks remaining and here in the North East the weather rarely waits for the seasons to change before it starts to take a turn. Below are some tips on how to avoid being unprepared or worse, stranded on the side of the road.

Winter Tires

Winter tires are a big deal when the seasons start to change. These are different from other tires because they are made with a different rubber that has better grip in winter weather and an optimized tread width. This provides extra grip, which prevents the vehicle from slipping on wet or icy roads. Even vehicles that are made with four-wheel or all-wheel drive need winter tires.

Maintenance

Has your vehicle had it’s recommended maintenance based on the mileage? To find this information you can take a look in your owner’s manual, or even give any our a service departments a call. Schedule an appointment with our service department sooner rather than later to avoid the cold weather rush.

Emergency kit

It is best practice to keep a kit in the trunk with a few supplies just in case. There are pre-assembled options available in stores or online. You can also build one yourself: some popular supplies include jumper cables, basic tool set, a first-aid kit, ice scraper/snow brush, flashlight and extra batteries, a blanket, water bottles and a few snacks like energy bars. Having an emergency kit during the cold weather or accident can be vital.

Check the Weather

Last but certainly not least, make sure to check the weather before heading out. These tips will help to ensure you are safe and have everything you need in case you get stuck out in the cold. Stay safe!

We have service departments at all Jim Shorkey Auto Group locations including:

Jim Shorkey Kia

Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi

Jim Shorkey CDJR

Jim Shorkey Ford

Jim Shorkey Kia Wexford

Jim Shorkey CDJR North Hills

Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi North Hills

Jim Shorkey Chevrolet North Hills

Jim Shorkey Kia Uniontown

Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi Uniontown

Jim Shorkey Chevrolet Murrysville