Morton Grove car repair team ProAuto (847-906-2395) wants to help you prepare for the coming winter with an 8-step vehicle maintenance checklist.
As a lifelong Illinois resident, I can safely say that I know my way around a Midwestern winter. Even though the past couple of years have been relatively merciful as far as snowfall goes, I still had to help a stuck motorist in sub-zero temperatures last year, and that was after only a few inches of snow!
To make sure you don't end up stuck this winter, visit https://www.proautoillinois.com/8-quick-step-guide-to-winter-car-preparation-for-family-road-trips
The snowfall is nothing, of course, compared to the brutal cold. Around 2013, I was driving home only to see my engine temperature suddenly climb to maximum - I pulled off the highway (like a fool) and opened my hood to find that the thermal shock had shattered my engine block, which is something I did not know could even happen, so you'd best believe I wasn't prepared! I waited 45 minutes in the bitter cold with not much more than a packing blanket to keep me warm!
Luckily, in my situation, I wasn't far from home, and had someone to come rescue me, but what if I had been on a road trip? What if, halfway across the country, my car simply gave up on me - what then?
The answer is: who knows? But I'd much rather prevent that situation from happening in the first place than have to find out; that's why you should read the new winter prep guide from ProAuto!
With the winter cold arriving in Illinois in only a few short weeks, ProAuto have stated on their blog that they want all drivers to be fully prepared for what promises to be an especially difficult season this year. They offer an 8-step guide on how to prepare a vehicle for winter so that you can keep the whole family safe on those long-distance holiday season drives!
The new guide from ProAuto provides an overview of what you should pack in your essentials kit to prepare for a situation such as the infamous 2011 Chicago blizzard that left thousands stranded on the highway - or for any winter weather situation, for that matter. Among other things, they list jumper cables, a small shovel, and road flares as must-have items this winter.
Other guidance points to car maintenance essentials - namely the tires, battery, and heating, all of which are prone to failure during extreme winter conditions. Replacing summer tires with a set of high-grip snow tires, changing wiper blades, and checking fluid levels are all maintenance tasks they recommend.
The author writes, “Regular maintenance is key to protecting your car during the tough winter months. Make sure to see your mechanic regularly and tackle these problems before they get out of hand. If you are proactive with maintaining your car, it will save you both time and money in the long run.”
This advice comes from the expert team at ProAuto, who have been providing vehicle maintenance services to residents of Morton Grove, Glencoe, Golf, Skokie, Northfield, and the surrounding areas for many years. If you are in need of winter prep maintenance, or if you have questions about the guide and its contents, you should call (847) 906-2395 or visit https://www.proautoillinois.com/8-quick-step-guide-to-winter-car-preparation-for-family-road-trips
