Winterize Your Vehicle Tips: Reading, PA

Winter is here, which is why our automotive experts at Tom Masano, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer advises all drivers to winterize your vehicle for the freezing months ahead.

Taking proper care of your vehicle is the most important task you can do to ensure that your car or SUV is safe and in optimal shape. Wear and tear is inevitable as every drive accumulates a need for future car service. 

Bring your vehicle in to the experts at Masano Collision and Tom Masano Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer for your routine car service and maintenance. 

Now, let’s winterize your vehicle for the cold winter months. 

• As it is, the winter brings on freezing temperatures; snow, ice and debris can cause a lot of vehicle wear and tear, which is why it is vital to replace your tires with winter-ready tires for safety and capability. Over time, vehicle tire tread wears out, so it may be time to think about replacing your tires with our experts in Berks County, PA.

• When the cold hits, you may get a pop-up notification light on your dashboard that lets you know your tire pressure is low. Ensure your tire pressure is maintained for safety and so you aren’t left with a future tire problem. You can refer to your owner’s manual to determine what tire pressure level your vehicle’s tires should be at. 

• Over time, all parts wear out, especially when they are in use. This is why we also advise you to replace your windshield wipers every year. Old windshield wipers will not work optimally and may not clear your windshield view properly; this is why you should think about replacing your wipers for the new winter season. Think about it, rain, dirt, snow, ice and slush are constantly being wiped away; do yourself a favor, so you can always see crystal clear as you drive.  

• Always keep a first-aid and safety kit in your vehicle at all times. You should pack winter survival items which consist of: flashlights, batteries, matches, flares, sandbags, a shovel, antifreeze, an ice scraper, non perishable food and drinks, a charger for your cell phone and any other vital items you can think of. 

• Unexpected emergencies always happen when we least expect it, which is why all drivers should never let their vehicle’s gas tank fall below halfway full. It is advised to keep your fuel tank full, just in case. 

• Bring your vehicle in to the Masano Collision experts in Reading, PA and Tom Masano, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer new and pre-owned dealership in Reading and we will fully assess your Mercedes-Benz defrost and heating system to ensure it is properly working.

• Drop in for routine car service and maintenance in Berks County for your oil changes, fluid top-offs, battery checks, plus a 138-point vehicle inspection. Let our experts help you winterize your vehicle this season and thereafter. 

If you have to drive in the snow for any reason, put your vehicle in all-wheel or 4-wheel drive. Doing so will offer you greater safety and traction on the road. 

If you don’t have to leave your home during a winter storm then stay home!

Be sure to schedule your car service appointment at Tom Masano, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer and our certified car service experts will make sure that your Mercedes-Benz is ready for the cold winter months ahead.