April showers bring May flowers… along with compromised visibility and reduced traction. According to Edmunds.com, there are more accidents caused by rain than by snowfall, sleet, and ice. The first step towards staying safe is making sure your vehicle is primed for bad weather. Our Winston-Salem auto repair center can check things like tire tread and your wiper blades, ensuring you’re not taking any unnecessary risks!
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
Equipment is key once the weather gets nasty. Staying on top of routine vehicle maintenance may seem like a hassle, but it could be the difference between staying safe and getting into an accident. Winston-Salem drivers can count on us for necessary and top-quality auto repair and maintenance such as tire rotations and replacements, with a huge inventory of brand new tires.
Sometimes you don’t notice that you need new windshield wiper blades until you’re caught in a rain storm. Don’t let that happen to you! Regularly check your windshield wipers to make sure they’re in good condition. If they seem iffy and you’re not sure how to replace them, we’ll be happy to help you.
Approach Responsibly
Of course, the conditions of your tires and wiper blades aren’t the only mitigating factors in unpleasant weather. The onus is on all drivers to proceed with extreme caution. Make sure to slow down, since, according to Edmunds.com, your car’s traction is reduced by about one third in slippery weather. Keep more distance than usual between you and the car in front of you, and don’t activate any type of cruise control- adaptive or otherwise. That feature isn’t great in compromised driving situations because of the way the car’s weight is distributed while maintaining constant speed.
The best safety feature in your vehicle is your own attention, but proper care and maintenance doesn’t hurt, either. Visit our repair center to make sure your car, truck, van, or SUV is rain-ready!
