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HOW DO I PREPARE MY CAR FOR WINTER DRIVING?
By Bruce Phillips, Approved Auto Repair Manager
The right mindset for wintertime driving is to prepare your vehicle for the worst possible winter driving conditions we would normally expect for the Central Penn region. It is essential that you preplan this because winter puts unusual demands on your vehicle’s parts and equipment. Failure to do so could cause a life-threatening situation.
WINTER MAINTENANCE
The first step in preparing your vehicle is to have any needed maintenance performed by a competent repair facility. AAA has a program of Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada that have passed a stringent battery of requirements to be in its program. For locations in your area go to AAA.com/automotive/autorepair.
Make an appointment with one of these facilities and have them check all needed maintenance items. This can include doing an oil change, checking fluid levels, checking the battery charge and condition, and the antifreeze. Other areas that should be looked at include the heater and defrosting system, all interior and exterior lights (particularly headlights), taillights, brake lights, and turn signals. An item often overlooked is windshield wipers, which should clear the windows properly. It’s a wise investment
to put special winter wiper blades on to help prevent them from freezing up.
When the garage does your service, ask them about the condition of the battery and charging/starting systems, because if any of the components are weak or out of specification, now is the time to replace them, not during the middle of a blizzard. Tires should be checked for adequate tread depth by the garage and if they are
3/32 of an inch or less, it would be a good idea to replace them with a high-quality set of all-season radial tires that are good for all types of weather conditions. Snow chains are a good investment if you get into occasional deep snow, but make sure you have them on before you need them; practice putting them on in your driveway while the weather is still good, so you know how to install them. Special snow tires or studded tires are only needed for those who will be traveling off road in snow or into areas that get high accumulations of snow on a regular basis.
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AAA NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AREA
AAA APPROVED AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES.
Alex’s Tire Center, Inc.
102 Commerce Way, Stockertown
(610) 759-8473
Easton Auto Body H 1328 Elm St., Easton (610) 252-6502
Jeff’s Automotive Service
4110 Wm. Penn Hwy., Easton
(610) 253-6565
Midas Auto Svc. Experts
2914 Wm. Penn Hwy., Easton
(610) 253-9070
Midas Auto Svc. Experts
933 S. Broadway, Wind Gap
(610) 863-7777
Murante Auto Repair
128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth
(610) 759-6121 T&D Automotive
1400 S. 25th St., Easton
(610) 253-0212
The Brake Shop & Auto Repair
3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton
(610) 253-2566 Wrenchtec
20 E. Lawn Road, Nazareth
(610) 759-7581
Young VW Mazda H Rte. 33 & Hecktown Rd., Easton
(610) 991-9100
H indicates BOTH Approved Auto Repair and Approved Auto Body facility.
1. Members save 10% (up to $50) on labor at AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities, if discount is requested. Valid AAA membership card must be presented at the facility at time of service. 2. All repairs are guaranteed by the facility for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, under normal operating conditions, unless otherwise stated in writing. Other restrictions may apply. See facility for details. 3. Available with paid service, upon request. Free inspection is limited to items identified on the AAA Vehicle Maintenance Inspection form only. Cost of any repairs not included. Most passenger cars and light trucks are eligible. An appointment may be required. Contact the facility in advance for details. Valid AAA membership Card must be presented to the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility at the time of service. Other restrictions may apply. All rights reserved. Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon.
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