Old Man Winter is not friendly to our Vehicles

Why is Old Man Winter not friendly to our vehicles?

Because Old Man Winter absolutely has beef with cars. But for real - Winter is rough on vehicles for a few big reasons.

COLD TEMPS = Stressed Parts

• Batteries lose power in the cold (that "click-nothing " sound? yep.)

• Fluids thicken (oil, transmission fluid), so engines work harder on start up.

• Rubber and Plastic ( hoses, belts, seals, door panels, seats, become brittle and crack easier.

PAINT AND FINISH ABUSE

• Ice scraping = micro scratches

• sand + salt = paint chips

• Clear coat takes a beating, which opens the door to oxidation and clouding of the paint.

ROAD SALT = Silent Assassin

• Road salt speeds up rust and corrosion on: frames, unrotected paint, wheels, brake lines, suspension components. exhaust systems. It creaps into seams and undercarriages where you can't see it doing damage.

THE FINAL INSULT - You do everything right and winter still says: "Cool. heres a pothole."

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM OLD MAN WINTER.

• Wash it (even when its cold) This is the number one thing people skip and it is the most important. WHY IT MATTERS: salt does not stop working just because its cold, it keeps eating metal until it is removed. We can help with that with our affordable "Essential Exterior Wash Pkg"

• Best Practice: Wash every 7-10 days in winter

• Prioritize undercarriages, wheel wells, lower doors and rockers.

• Touchless car washes are fine in the winter, make sure to select the undercarrige wash option ( non negotiable)

• TRADITIONAL TUNNEL WASHES ARE NOT IDEAL OR GOOD FOR YOUR VEHICLES PAINT. imagine all of that salt coming off in the wash process from car to car and the pads not getting cleaned of the granular salt and now washing your vehicle next....... It is gauranteed to scratch the exterior paint sirface and youre going to need a paint correction service.

  
  

STOP SALT FROM STICKING (paint protection)

Salt sticks way harder to unprotected paint surfaces.

GOOD - BETTER - BEST (Essnetial - Premium - Elite)

• Spray Wax = 3 weeks

• Wax = 2-3 months protection

• Sealant = 4-6 months

• Spray Ceramic = 6 months

• Ceramic Coating = multi-year hydrophobic & chemical resistance.

WHY CERAMIC WINS IN WINTER:

• Salt and grime rinse off easier

• Less scrubbing = fewer scratches

• protects clear coat from chemical etching

TIRES & AIR PRESSURE (huge safety factor)

• Cold air drops tire pressure 1PSI for every 10 degrees (F)

• Low pressire = poor traction + uneven wear

DO This: check pressure monhtly, do noy rely n the TPMS light, it is already late.

BATTERY = Winter's favorite victim.

• Cold can reduce battery output by 30-50%

• Most batteries die in winter not summer.

PRO TIP: If your battery is #+ years old, get it tested before it failes in a paring lot at night when it very cold out.

DOOR SEALS, LOCKS & WIPERS

• Silcone spray on door seals = no frozen doors / locks

• Winter washer fluid (-20 degrees or lower)

• Replace worn wipers - ice destroys weak ones.

INTERIOR PROTECTION (underated)

• Salt does not stop at the floor mats.

• Use rubber winter mats (Weather Tech as an example)

• Vacuum and wipe salt residu reguarly

• Salt crystals can permanently stain carpets and leather

EMERGENCY KIT (because winter is petty)

keep these items in your vehicle during winter; ice scraper + snow brush, jumper cables or jump pack, blanket and gloves and washer fluid.

BOTTOM LINE

Winter damage is not inevitable - it is preventable. Most problems come from:

X - salt buildup

X - negelcted washing

X - unprotected surfaces.

Do the basics (Essential) consistently and your vehicle survives winter with way less wear, rust and regret.

Mobile Auto Pros offers our Winter Seasonal Special Wash Package. The Full Winter or Interior Winter seasonal package offers services and the items listed above. We help you maintain your vehicle with Essential Washing, Interior vacuum and dusting, tire pressure check, wiper blade check and replacement, washer fluid check and fill. We alos offer Weather Tech mats and battery check and replacement. We are not just a car wash and detail company, We are your company who will help you maitain value and maintenace when you need it the most.