Important Winter Car Care Tips :

The onset of autumn is the time when you need to start thinking about winter car care checks. Your car exterior, lights, tires, antifreeze, as well as several other key components, all need to be checked. By doing this will it help minimize or even avoid situations where you have to cope with problems such as cold mornings or icy roads.

1)   To keep your car in good condition is very important. Your paint will need protection from all the salt and chemicals on the road as well as weather conditions.. For heavy duty protection against moisture and impact, consider a car cover especially If you have to park outside during the winter months. Make sure wash your car well, apply a liberal coat of wax over the entire car and use an outdoor car cover to protect your investment from weather conditions.

Here you can find many  Automotive Car Care Products
The most popular winter protection on the market is: Waterproof / Weatherproof Car Covers.
Features:

Weatherproof/Waterproof Car Cover-Fabric sheds water as soon as it hits the car cover, leaving your vehicle dry.

Superior Dry Time-Because the car cover fabric sheds moisture, it has an absorption factor of only 2%. . That means, if the car cover has been sitting out in the rain, just shake it out and it's practically dry.

Breathable-The car cover fabric allows any heat or condensation that builds up under the cover to easily escape.

UV-resistant-Special additives in the fabric prevent UV degradation while protecting your vehicle's paint and interior.

Scratch-proof-Polymers provide a silky smooth finish to the fabric and provide superior paint protection. The fabric has been tested at 1,000 cycles on abrasion wheels without scratching (surface must be clean and waxed).

Durable-The encapsulation process is not affected by heat or cold and the process won't degrade over the life of the car cover fabric.

Easy Care-Unlike non-woven fabrics, you can clean most car-size car covers in your home washer and dryer.

2)   The condition of your car tires is also important. They are the only contact that your car has with the road. Your car tires will have to work extra hard when the road is wet or icy, to give maximum traction and control. Car tires should have a good tread and as little wear as possible. Think about changing to winter car tires when conditions demand it. The alignment of your wheels is another thing you should consider as part of your winter car care checks.

3)  You should regularly check the engine coolant level. Add the correct mixture of anti-freeze before you need it to protect your engine from possible frost damage. Add the proper proportions of anti-freeze to the windscreen washer as well. This allows you to wash your screen even when temperature falls below freezing. Check the engine oil levels on a weekly basis using the dipstick. It is important to maintain the oil level between the minimum and maximum marks indicated. The best time to check the oil level is when the engine is cold.

4) Your car lights are important, especially in winter when there is reduced daylight and much of your driving will require the lights to be used. Check that all bulbs are working properly. It is best to carry spares, as well as the tools to replace them. Have the alignment of your lights checked at a garage to give yourself the maximum vision possible, and to prevent blinding other drivers.

5) Check the condition of your windscreen wipers. Make sure they clean the screen adequately to allow a clear view of the road. If in doubt then replace them; it is not expensive to do.

If you are not comfortable doing the checks yourself, a local car repair shop will be able help. They will inspect the car to make sure everything is in good working order, ready to endure the adverse weather condition and the darker nights that the winter season brings.

As an extra precaution there are some items that are useful to carry in your boot at all times. A reflective jacket, shovel, tow rope, jump leads, water and extra screen wash will help in most situations. And a warm coat, gloves, boots and some biscuits will certainly be appreciated if your car breaks down in an isolated location.

Simply protect your car by following these steps, Get a Car Cover and enjoy the snow!