This is an ideal time of year to make sure your battery’s posts and connections are corrosion-free and that your battery has all the water it needs. If your battery is more than three years old, have a certified repair shop test its ability to hold a charge. Granted, you might be able to find a Good Samaritan to help you jump-start your vehicle in the middle of a ice storm — but wouldn’t you rather avoid such a scenario altogether?Examine your belts and hoses. When you have that full service done on your vehicle, make sure the belts and hoses get checked for wear and tear — even if you’re driving a modern car. Cold weather can do a number on belts and hoses, so they deserve attention.Check your tire pressure. Your tires must be properly inflated to ensure you’ll have the best possible traction as you drive along — and traction is often severely jeopardized in wet, snowy or icy conditions. The air pressure in your tires has likely dropped as the weather has gotten colder, so it’s important to see where things stand now. (You can generally expect that you’ll lose 1 pound per square inch whenever the temperature drops by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.)
Blake Ingram, the dealer principle of Auto City, encourages everyone "to take a few minutes to do these simple, visual checks at least monthly. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and is much better than be stranded in the cold." He also advises that every vehicle offered for sale at his dealership is thoroughly inspected before the sale and is backed by their exclusive 'WORRY FREE" limited warranty
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