Nothing is worse than a car break down when it’s jaw-chattering cold outside. Just thinking about it makes me shiver! Taking steps now to prepare your car for the winter can save your car (and your teeth).
One big step in preparing your car for the cold is to have your tire pressure checked. Since tire pressure drops when temperatures cool down, your tires could be dangerously low on air and could jeopardize your car’s handling, which could lead to more road accidents. In fact, tire pressure is so important to your safety, that as of 2008, tire pressure monitors are required on all new vehicles. (Older cars don’t have them, so you’ll need to check the pressure manually.)
A word of caution, though: over-inflating your tires won’t do you any good either. Not having your tires at their recommended pressure will negatively affect not only your tire’s wear, but more importantly your vehicle performance and your ability to drive safely.
