Important steps to prepare the car for the winter

ArabWeather - A few weeks and we will receive the winter season, and during that time period of the year, car problems abound, due to the cold weather that affects the car's vital and mechanical factors, in addition to the cars' exposure to rainwater that causes many malfunctions.

In order for the car driver to be prepared in advance, and to prevent dangerous situations while driving or exposure to a sudden stop on the road, the car experts of the ADAC Club, the AvD Club and the TÜV Technical Authority, offer a set of important tips that can be avoided in a large number of car problems in winter.

brakes
Making sure the safety of the brakes is very important, as stopping on roads wet with rain water requires a longer distance and good brakes. The effectiveness of the brakes can be tested on one of the low-intensity roads, and if it proves to be inefficient, such as the car leaning to the side of the road or hearing a squeak while braking, the technicians should be reviewed and the brake pads should be changed.

the battery
The battery, especially the liquid one, is one of the parts of the car that is most affected by the weather. Therefore, you must visit the specialists in battery maintenance to ensure the strength of the charge and provide it with distilled water if it is less than the permissible limit. As for dry batteries, they do not often need maintenance unless their voltage is low, so they are recharged.

Tires
Tires are very important and sensitive parts during the winter season. The better they are in good condition and the tread depth is suitable for the road and weather conditions, the better the car’s cohesion when braking. Experts advise that the tread depth should not be less than 4 mm, and they also recommend using winter tires for slippery and muddy roads.

lights
In winter, the level of visibility usually decreases due to fog and plankton in the air caused by rain water, in addition to the early sunset, so the driver must check the function of all car bulbs and ensure that they work efficiently and change the affected ones, including fog lights, taking into account that they are All reflectors and glass covers for lamps are clear and clean.

spaces
Ensuring the validity of the rubber wiper blades is also an important matter, as their good exit affects the level of the driver's head while driving in the rain.

ventilation holes
Ventilation holes and air-conditioning fans expel water-saturated air outside the cabin and prevent water vapor from condensing on the car's windows from the inside, which allows for better visibility, so it is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of these parts before the onset of winter.