Where did all the rubber go on my wipers? Then it hits you like a broken record playing in your head. Your husband’s voice reminding you multiple times to replace your wipers and fill up your fluid so this very thing would not happen. This year I promised myself I was going to surprise my husband and get prepared for winter. I went into my local auto repair shop, Pro Auto Care of Denver and received some tips from the experts. So here it is Denver, 10 very easy ways to prepare your vehicle for winter. Hopefully I won’t see any of you stranded on the side of I-70 this year.

2007 525i bmw Caulk around the door glass and trim and the window and all other exterior trim. Replace or install weather stripping on all your doors and windows and look for cracks around the electrical outlets and pipes entering or exiting the walls.

What is more appealing than a long, steamy, hot bath after a cold miserable winters day. This will make you feel warmer, but over-exposure to hot water can dry skin out your skin even more. Add a few drops of bath oil to the water and try not to stay soaking in the bath for hours.

prepare for winter Cruise control is a great modern feature for the open road in good weather. Using cruise control in severe winter weather can be disastrous as your car could hit ice or slush and continue to use the accelerator.

cars in winter The brake system is one of the most vital components to your safety when driving. Winter weather can wreak havoc on this system too. Check the brake fluid levels, pads, hoses, lines, and parking brake. If the fluid is low it can be a sign of a leak or excessive wear. Replace any pads that are worn. Hoses or lines that look brittle or are starting to crack should also be replaced.

When driving in snow it is important to drive in a steady, gentle manner. Keep speeds slow and steady – going too fast means you risk losing control, but going too slow means you may lose momentum when you need it.