CHECK YOUR HEATER AND DEFROSTER. Most of us tried these last week, so I’m just including this for those that missed our winter warning and haven’t had the honor yet.

all metal recycling wichita ks Make sure that all vehicle lights, including hazard flashers and turn signals, are in good working order. If you become stranded, they will be vital to help insure that nobody else runs into you while you are stranded.

Recovering from a skid. If your vehicle goes into a skid, do not accelerate; remove your foot from the gas pedal. Where you want the front of the vehicle to go is where you want to steer, steer into the skid. If this causes your backend to skid in the other direction, gently steer toward that side bringing your car back into control.

prepare for winter Front wheel drive or four wheel drive is another thing that you will need to think hard about as well. If you live in an area that tends to get little snow than front wheel drive should be fine for you. Now if you travel a lot and have heavy snows often, the four wheel drive is a better option. Always remember four wheel drive cars tend to cost more than front wheel drive.

cars in winter REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES & FLUID. I figured since we started in front and under the hood, the next place to check is right in front of you. Icy roads mean mud, salt, and sand…not things you want on your windshield. So, make sure you have windshield wiper fluid (plain water will freeze), and a new pair of wipers to boot.

If you live in a climate that deals with snow frequently, you may want to consider purchasing snow tires. Snow tires are specifically designed for the best traction possible on snow roads. In colder climates, people change their tires to snow tires during the fall, before the snow starts. This will guarantee that they will have the best traction possible when the snow begins to fall. In moderate climates, many people opt for all weather or all season tires. These tires are designed to handle any weather condition adequately without having to swap out tires in between seasons. Changing your tires is just an option, but should be considered if you live in a particularly snowy climate.