Every morning cars require some special care and attention before you start driving for them to stay in good shape and help you travel safely on roads. Here are a few car care tips for you to keep in mind daily.

Regular Washing

First, it’s worth discussing the cosmetic care of your car. In the winter, salt and dirt are tossed on the road to help reduce icy buildup and provide cars with better traction. As great as this all is for your safety, it’s not great for your paint job. As you drive, the cars around you will toss salty slush and water up onto your car. When this dries, the salt remains, and it can cling to and begin to eat away at your paint. On some vehicles, it can even cause rust.

Make sure to wash your car regularly during the winter to keep your paint job in good condition for much longer. As tempted as you may be to wait until the snow has passed so that your car will look clean for a long time, it is often better to bite the bullet and wash your car, even if it’s going to get dirty again in just a few days.

Windshield Care

Winter can often cause low-visibility driving conditions, so it’s important that your windshield is properly cared for to ensure that your view is as unobstructed as possible while you drive. The first thing you should do to ensure this is to get any cracks or chips–no matter how minor–fixed or filled before winter sets in. In cold, wet weather, moisture can get inside those tiny cracks and freeze. This causes the water in the crack to expand, which means the crack can quite suddenly grow exponentially in size. Getting cracks fixed beforehand will prevent this.

You should also ensure you have good, relatively new wipers and plenty of washer fluid. If slush gets thrown up onto your windshield, you need to ensure that you can clear it off quickly, and not end up with a streaky, dirt-filled windshield that obstructs your view of the road.

Tire Care

Getting proper grip and traction on the road is more important in winter than at any other time of the year. It is important for you to pay attention to your tires and make sure your car is in good condition all winter long to ensure that you and any passengers you transport are safe.

Battery check

Lastly, but not least, check your battery before getting into your car to start the engine. Remember that if the battery has no charge, then the car won’t start. It is recommended that you check if the charge is enough to start your car. Also, keep in mind that it might start the car, but its condition is not a good state to store enough energy for the next start.