Tips To Maintain Your Mercedes This Winter

Winter is in full swing here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and that means extreme weather could be impacting us at any time. With these tips to maintain your Mercedes this winter, you can be prepared to keep yourself and your vehicle as safe as possible.

Make Sure You’re Fully Insured

Okay, okay. We know what you’re thinking. “Duh.” But we feel like it just needs to be said. After all, you obviously have to have insurance for your car year-round, no matter what the temperature. But are there specific coverages that may or may not apply to our part of the country? Contact your insurance company to ask about the best policy for you.

Test Your Battery

Whether you’re headed out on a trip or you just haven’t given it a once over in a while, checking out your battery is very important. Otherwise, you could find yourself stranded in some pretty frigid conditions. The best thing to do is bring your car to Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg for a battery check by expert Mercedes technicians.

Keep Your Lights Clean

With plenty of salt and debris on the roads this time of year, your car may get dirtier. Making sure your lights are as clean as possible is important for when the sun goes down.

Check Your Antifreeze

Did you know that your antifreeze can go bad? So when your levels look good, you may still need a change. Bringing your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg to make sure your engine will be safe from cold temperatures is a good idea.

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Keep An Emergency Kit In Your Car

Having an emergency kit with you during the winter is critically important no matter what kind of car you drive. In fact, we highly recommend you pass along this advice to all your friends and family, as it could potentially save a life. Why? Because you never know when you might find yourself stranded. Having warm blankets, device chargers, jumper cables, and other necessities can be crucial.