It’s common knowledge that snow and icy road conditions can cause car accidents. That is also why salt is used on the roads, since it helps to melt snow and ice, but it also provides some extra traction when combined with sand. That is why washing your car in the midst of winter is important aside from it looking clean, but also in order to remove the salt that accumulates. Cleaning road salt from your car’s surface is the best practice to help prevent rust damage. Brake lines are typically another of the areas affected, so having them checked frequently is important. Road salt is … [Read more...]
The Best Wax for Your Car Is…
You may think that car waxing is something you do only in the summer - to make your car shiny and beautiful when the sun's rays shine upon it, but it’s actually more necessary for winter car protection. It provides your vehicle a protective layer against the elements - snow, sleet, ice on the streets, as well as the salt used by road crews to melt said ice. It likes to stick to the undercarriage, wheels and brakes of your car and lead to corrosion of metal parts exposed to it. But, how to know which type of car wax is the right product for you? Stick with us to find out! If you have … [Read more...]
Should You Wax Your Car in the Sun?
A number of drivers like to have their cars spick and span at all times. That doesn’t mean the others don’t take (good) care of their vehicles, it just means that certain people like to have, see and drive an immaculately clean car ALWAYS. They perform regular car maintenance, clean it thoroughly at least once a day, wax it and don’t let you get in with muddy shoes and food in your hands. That being said, even if you do not fall into this category, you must have had your car waxed at least once in your driving lifetime - or may have done it yourself - which could have caused you to wonder how … [Read more...]
How to Drive Safely in the Winter
Winter is a particularly tricky time for driving, especially in Canada. Weather conditions tend to be harsh – with temperatures dropping very low, a lot of snow and ice piling up on the road and vehicles and strong, bone-chilling wind, among other winter delights. As much as it all affects you as a driver, always have in mind that winter weather affects your vehicle as well. If you have a misbehaving vehicle, then your job as a driver becomes even more difficult, because as much as you possess the necessary skills to be a safe winter driver, your car might not let you execute every action you … [Read more...]
November Is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather (Infographic)
In order to be able to enjoy driving your car during the winter, you need to make sure it runs as it should. It stopping in the middle of a snowflurry and freezing cold weather is not an option, so make sure your automotive pet is in good condition. November is the perfect time to prepare your car for winter weather and here is how to do it. Some things you can do on your own, but to be completely sure your car functions properly during the fast-approaching winter, come to your trusted mechanic here at CRS Automotive. We are expecting … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather?
You know that feeling when it’s nice and cold outside, it’s only just started snowing and you can’t wait to get out and enjoy the winter wonderland? What’s the first thing you do? You bundle up, right? Well, your car doesn’t have the same luxury, so while you are shielded from the cold by a warm jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, boots and whatever else is left in your closet at this point, your car is on its own when it comes to fighting the freezing cold. But, don’t despair! While you cannot exactly wrap up your vehicle, you CAN do a few things to prepare your car for winter … [Read more...]
7 Ways Cold Weather Affects Your Car
It’s that time of the year when the weather is changing and the temperatures are dropping. If not during the day, then at least during nighttime. Regardless of where you keep your car, in the garage or on the street, you need to be aware of the negative effects it can suffer from cold weather. 1) Corrosion As you know from your science classes, metal doesn’t like low temperatures as they cause it to shrink – and that’s never good in a vehicle. Aside from that, the metal body of your car can be damaged by the salt road crews use to melt the snow on the streets. The more you drive … [Read more...]
