Here are some tips that will help you prepare:
1. Take care of the outside: Now is the time to check essential safety components like your tires, headlights and windshield wipers. Make sure you have proper tire pressure and enough tread, that your headlights are bright and that your wipers work. While the temperatures are still mild, it’s also a good time to give your car a good wash and a protective coat of wax.
2. Have the right type of tire: All-season tires are a good fit for the fall season, handling dry and wet conditions equally and if you are in the market for new tires, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire is a good buy. However, if temperatures drop below 44 degrees Fahrenheit consistently, you will want to switch to winter tires to manage the icy or snowy condition.
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4. Have a winter ready kit in the trunk: Before the first snow falls, be sure you know where your ice scraper/snow brush is. It’s not a bad idea to have an extra set of gloves in the trunk, as well as a shovel, ice melt and jumper cables (if you don’t have those already). Hopefully, you’ll never need them, but better to be safe than sorry! Also, keep the phone number of your local Monro Muffler Brake & Service handy.
It is also worth getting your tires and car checked by a professional. If you haven’t recently, Monro Muffler Brake & Service will give you a free tire inspection and visually evaluate your alignment, to make sure that everything is in working order. With a little preparation and Monro Muffler Brake & Service, you won’t get caught out when the weather turns.