It seems that the weather all across the nation has been unpredictable lately. With record low temperatures popping up all along the East Coast, some drivers found themselves not being able to get out of their homes. However, drivers of a new Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle didnβt run into this problem!
More than one Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle was able to stand up to the cold weather without a problem. One reason this kind of car is able to turn on without a problem, even when the temperatures are in the single digits, is because it doesnβt only depend on a battery to give it the power thatβs needed.Β
This is important because a carβs battery can lose up to 35 percent of its strength when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and loses up to 60 percent of its strength when the temperatures get to zero degrees!Β
Is your new Toyota ready for the cold?Β
Not matter when or where you got your new Toyota in N Charlotte, itβs important to make sure that itβs prepared for the trip you have planned β especially if another polar vortex or cold front is on the horizon. At Toyota of N Charlotte, we try to give drivers all the information and helpful tips they need in order to conquer any road! When it comes to cold weather or snowy conditions, AOL Autos recommends following a few key steps to help drivers arrive at their next destination.Β
Does your new car in NC have all the right equipment?
Whenβs the last time you checked your new Toyota in N Charlotte to make sure it has all the supplies that are needed? Before driving your car through snowy or cold weather, make sure that:Β
- It has plenty of antifreeze
- Thereβs lots of windshield wiper fluid
- The headlights are clean
- The tires have tread and are properly inflated
Making sure that all these features are in place can give you peace of mind that no matter what the weather is like outside, you and your car are ready for anything!
Drive safely
While it might be obvious that itβs important to drive safely in your new Toyota in N Charlotte, it can be easy to feel in control while driving fast. However, even if your new Toyota has four-wheel drive (like the N Charlotte Toyota 4Runner), itβs difficult to maintain control and drive cautiously when speeding during a snow storm. In fact, driving too quickly is very often the main cause of accidents during winter months!
Maintain a safe driving distance
Besides driving safely, itβs also good to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the car ahead. This is especially true in stop-and-go traffic, where slamming on brakes when the roads are wet, snowy, or slippery is not a good idea.Β
Avoid using cruise control
While the cruise control feature in your N Charlotte Toyota is great for highway driving on clear days, it can be unsafe to use in winter conditions. If your car starts to hydroplane, then it can accelerate and spin the wheels if the cruise control is being used.Β
Enjoy your trip in your N Charlotte Toyota!
Keeping these tips in mind, drivers can easily tackle rough winter roads with ease and confidence β even if their new car doesn’t have fuel cell technology!Β
If you think itβs time to get a new car that can handle snowy weather better, come visit us today! Weβre found at 13429 Statesville Road in Huntersville!Β
