ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With colder weather impacting the region, it is important to make sure your car is winter-ready.
Consider the following tips:
- Check your battery: Colder weather reduces its efficiency.
- Check your tires: Make sure your tires are properly inflated
“It’s just simple things. Check your air pressure, it drops when it’s real cold. You wanna make sure that your antifreeze-to-water ratio is correct. Water is going to freeze when it’s very cold which it’s been,” said Store Manager of Harris Tire Company Kyle Nelson.
It is also important to check the tread in your tires as worn-out tires are more difficult to control when the roads are icy.
Consider keeping an emergency blanket or warm clothes in your car in case you get stuck.