Released on: November 2, 2007, 12:29 pm

Press Release Author: Sid Holmes

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Press Release Summary: The fall is the perfect time to prepare your car for the
approaching winter driving season. Winter-Car-Care.com helps you by getting that
vehicle ready and putting your mind at ease.

Press Release Body: The cooler fall temperatures serve as an excellent reminder that
the time is now to prepare your car for the winter weather season and its
accompanying poor driving conditions. But amazingly, according to the Car Care
Council, an estimated 70% of motorists fail to winterize their cars. A little
preventive maintenance can reduce the chances of encountering car trouble, saving
you from an unpleasant, expensive or even deadly experience.

Winter-Car-Care.com (http://www.winter-car-care.com) offers comprehensive advice to
guide you through the winterization process. Just like a professional mechanic or
auto technician, drivers with even the most limited expertise can perform the same
simple steps to protect their vehicles from the ravages of the unforgiving winter
season:

. Check your tire pressure and treat depth: Use a pressure gauge and the coin test
to determine if your tire tread is deep enough to insure good traction. Look for
uneven wearing which can be dangerous.
. Check your battery, exhaust system, heater and defroster: Often neglected, make
sure the battery is not past its lifespan, and that the terminals are tight and free
of corrosion. Hoses and belts should be inspected for cracks. Now is the time to
discover if your heater is broken - not when the temperature drops.
. Check your antifreeze: Make sure that 50/50 antifreeze/water mixture is at its
proper radiator level. If the coolant is two years old, get it flushed and refilled.

. Change your oil every 3,000 miles: If you live in a colder climate consider using
a lighter, "winter weight" oil. Refer to your owner's manual for guidance.
. Check your windshield wipers and blades: Replace the blades twice a year and make
sure you have extra wiper fluid on hand.
. Be certain your four-wheel drive system and brakes are functioning properly.
. Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes a flashlight, blanket, jumper
cables, clothes, tool kit and even food.

Winterizing a car is not a difficult, expensive or time consuming task, states
Winter-Car-Care.com operator, Sid Holmes, but most drivers do not think about
seasonal maintenance until they're stuck on the side of the road with an avoidable
vehicle malfunction. Holmes created the website as a result of his own personal
experience coping with a breakdown in the middle of a snowstorm. "The tow truck
driver tested the battery, turned to me and said plainly, 'Your battery is just no
good.' I felt foolish."

Divided into sections including winterizing tips, driving techniques, snow tires,
safety tips, emergencies, etc., the website is a "one-stop" source, featuring
winter-related articles and videos compiled from the pros: Edmunds, Car Talk, Car
and Driver, The Weather Channel, Canadian Driver and more. The instructional videos
incorporate step-by-step procedures for performing vehicle inspections and
winterization, adding fluids, the tire coin test, jump starting a battery,
assembling an emergency car kit, etc.

Winterizing your car is actually minor vehicle maintenance, Holmes adds, that more
than pays for itself in improved vehicle performance, a lesser chance of vehicle
breakdown, and most of all by giving a driver the peace of mind knowing that their
car is ready for the possibilities of harsh winter driving conditions.


Web Site: http://www.winter-car-care.com/

Contact Details: For more information, contact Winter-Car-Care.com at 215.470.2993
winter-car-care@hotmail.com, http://www.winter-car-care.com/