Bad weather happens – there’s no way to get around it. However, it doesn’t have to slow you or your N Charlotte Toyota down! There are easy ways to prep your car for bad weather, whether it’s rain, snow, ice, sleet, or high winds. There are also easy adjustments to make when you hit the road in terms of your driving habits. Let our N Charlotte Toyota dealership give you all the tips you need for the safest drive time yet, no matter the weather outside!
First step: Prep your N Charlotte Toyota
The first step to take to prepare for ANY type of bad weather is to prep your ride. This includes scheduling N Charlotte Toyota Service, so our techs can:
Check your tires – they need to be properly inflated and have enough tread to grip the road effectively, especially when it’s windy, wet, or slippery. If you don’t have enough tread left on them to safely hit the road, you should definitely start planning to replace your car tires at our N Charlotte Toyota Service Center!
Check your brakes – your brakes need to be in top-notch condition to be able to drive in wet or windy weather. After all, rain, snow, ice, and sleet can make the roads slippery as all get out, so you want maximum braking power on your side to be able to come to a sudden stop if need be. Our N Charlotte Toyota service techs will check your brake pads, brake fluid, and brake system to ensure everything is as it should be!
Check your wipers and headlights – when the weather outside is frightful, you need maximum vision! Wipers help to keep your windshield clear, while your headlights help light your way AND let other drivers on the road see you more clearly. Have our N Charlotte Toyota techs check your wiper blades for wear and restore headlights that are dim or hazy!
Next step: Adjust your driving habits!
Additionally, you should adjust your driving safety habits when behind the wheel of your N Charlotte Toyota in bad weather. Here are some tips:
- Use defensive driving skills to proactively look out for accidents and collisions!
- Follow the speed limit – it’s there for a reason. Also, if it’s really bad weather, it’s OK to drive below the legal limit!
- Use your headlights and turn signals in bad weather to offer more visibility to yourself and other drivers.
- Leave more distance in between you and other cars, so you have more time and space to react if an accident is about to happen.
- Avoid slamming on your gas and brakes – this makes you more likely to lose control of your N Charlotte Toyota car in slippery conditions.
Ready to hit the road and take on bad weather in your N Charlotte Toyota? Schedule your service today to get prepped – we’re open and waiting for you at 13429 Statesville Road, just off of I-77 at exit 23!
