
{"id":2037,"date":"2019-12-14T17:36:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T17:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=2037"},"modified":"2019-12-14T17:36:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-14T17:36:59","slug":"getting-your-used-car-ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/getting-your-used-car-ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Used Car Ready For Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are only a few days from the real start of winter. That means it is time to start preparing for the worst and getting ourselves ready for winter\u2019s wrath. You should take some time to stop and think about\u00a0whether or not\u00a0you are really prepared for winter.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of tips out there about things you should have packed in your car, but not many people talk about what you should do to protect your car. There are a lot of things you can do to keep your car running through the worst of it. We\u2019ll show you some of the things you can do to stay on top of things.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing Your Car for Winter<\/h2>\n<p>Winter can be especially tough on older vehicles. The first thing you should do is get your checked before it gets too rough. Find a mechanic you can trust and have them inspect to see if there are any potential problems. Catching minor problems before they become big problems can save you time and money in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/388\/2019\/09\/car-in-snowfall-on-wintery-road_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/388\/2019\/09\/car-in-snowfall-on-wintery-road_b.jpg\" alt=\"Low angle shot of a car driving on snow\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/388\/2019\/07\/Mechanic-looking-at-car-engine-to-fix-it-in-green-overalls_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/388\/2019\/07\/Mechanic-looking-at-car-engine-to-fix-it-in-green-overalls_b.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic leaning over a car engine\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<p>This check can help notice things like low fluid levels or poor tire treads. It\u2019s also a good time to switch to winter windshield wiper fluid. This will help your window stay clear and clean no matter what winter throws at you. This time of the year is also a good opportunity to switch to a winter-grade oil if need be.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-have-the-perfect-winter-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>What is the Perfect Winter Car?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Car Care Services in Grand Junction, CO<\/h2>\n<p>This is also the perfect time to get your car cleaned and detailed before winter hits. A nice layer of wax can help protect your car against road salt and snow. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/clp-auto-accessories-detailing-services-offered-at-carvilles-auto-mart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carville\u2019s Auto Mart can handle any detailing service<\/a> you might need. If you have any questions, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/contact-carvilles-auto-mart-in-grand-junction-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">give us a call<\/a> and we\u2019ll be happy to help however we can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are only a few days from the real start of winter. That means it is time to start preparing for the worst and getting ourselves ready for winter\u2019s wrath. You should take some time to stop and think about\u00a0whether or not\u00a0you are really prepared for winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[78,76],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We can show you the best practices for preparing your car for winter. 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