Essential Winter Care Tips for Your Honda

Get Honda Winter Maintenance

The first thing to do is visit your dealership. Your dealer will check things like your battery (to be sure it can hold a charge and won’t leave you stranded in the cold) brakes, and fluids (to be sure they’re the ideal type for winter and topped up). You can also talk to us about winter tires and your options there for better traction and braking power in snow and ice.

We’ll also take a look at your windshield wipers and at your headlights. If the wipers are getting a little old and brittle, it’s best to replace them before you need them desperately in the middle of a snowstorm! We can also polish your headlight covers if they’re getting a bit dim and check on the bulbs to make sure they’re bright and will protect you through those winter days when the dark comes early.

Lubricate Hinges

Lubricating the hinges on your car doors, the catches on the trunk, and even the catches on the door over your fuel cap can save you some serious frustration later. Use a silicon lubricant, which you can get at any big box store or auto supply shop. Also, spray the silicone lubricant over the weatherstripping around your doors, and if you frequently find that you have issues with your windshield wipers being frozen to the windshield in the morning, try spraying them the night before a deep freeze, as well.

Get Washed Regularly

The road salt and chemicals used to keep us all safe on the roads are absolute murder on your vehicle. You want to get that stuff off as quickly as possible, so don’t be stingy about getting a car wash regularly. At least once a week is a good interval once the snow starts to fly and the roads start getting slushy.

You don’t have to get the most expensive car wash out there! Shop around for a car wash that provides an undercarriage wash with their most basic service, and remember that a touchless car wash will be easier on your paint job. You can get a more comprehensive wash at longer intervals, but for these weekly washes, touchless is perfect. The main point is to spray off all contaminants that could promote rust and corrosion.

These are just a few ways that you can keep your Honda in great shape through the winter. Come see us at Honda of New Rochelle, NY for maintenance and more advice for your vehicle.

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