We here at Honda of Ames feel that it is important to keep drivers well informed when it comes to the maintenance and care of their vehicle. This is especially true in the winter to keep both you and your vehicle safe on the road. One of the biggest concerns when it comes to winter driving is the corrosion caused by the salt on the roads.
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion and damage from salt is extremely important to the longevity of your vehicle but luckily is an easy task to accomplish. The biggest combatant to removing salt from your vehicle is to wash it; this keeps the salt off your vehicles exterior and prevents rust, mechanical damage and appearance damage. There are several tips to keeping your car salt free and how to wash your vehicle in the winter.
- Try to wash your vehicle every 10 days or less
- Always wash during the day to avoid overnight freezing
- Wash only when the temperature is 40 degrees F. or higher
