With winter in full swing, the temperatures are also in full swing. Thanks to the unpredictable weather in Northwest Arkansas, there’s no telling what type of road conditions you’ll be driving your GMC in this winter. From snow to sleet to hail to rain, you’ll experience it all this winter. Our job is to make sure your GMC is ready for anything.
Since the weather in Arkansas is so scatterbrained, we want to help you be the calm, cool, collected one while driving in those winter conditions. Our GMC vehicles are built to drive in extreme weather, but you can never be too prepared. At Crain Buick GMC in Springdale, Arkansas, we want to help you winterize your GMC.
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The best thing we can recommend to get your GMC Sierra 1500 or Terrain road-ready for winter is to plan ahead. Make a plan of action so if you do find yourself stranded, you’ll have the supplies you need until help arrives.
Make yourself an emergency kit to store in your GMC all winter long. Most importantly, you’ll need a first aid kit. You’ll also want to have a flashlight in case you end up in the dark somewhere. If it’s dark and also cold, you’re going to want to have extra gloves, a heavy coat, and some blankets packed for warmth.
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Since the weather can be rainy, snowy or icy, it’s a safe bet to keep a rain jacket, cans of de-icer, and an ice-scraper. Your GMC should always have a pair of jumper cables in case your battery goes dead, or you need to help jump someone else.
We can never predict when winter weather will hit or you might find yourself with some car trouble. But you can make sure to fully charge your phone before you leave the house, even if just for a short trip to the store. Along with your charged phone, make sure to keep a fast charger in your car.
It’s early, and your car is frozen over. Whatever you do, don’t use boiling water to defrost your GMC. You can shatter your windshield. Then your car will be frozen inside and out. If you find yourself without any de-icer on hand, follow this simple recipe to make your own.
Take one part water to three parts vinegar, mix together, and use on your windows and windshield. The water and vinegar mixture will help prevent the ice from freezing, making it easier for you to scrape off.
It’s also important to take care of the tires on your GMC sport utility vehicle or pickup truck. Check the tread of your tires or schedule an appointment with us today, and we’ll check the condition of your tires. If new ones are needed, we’ll help you select the best ones for your GMC. It’s also a good idea to add a tire pressure gauge and a tire patch kit to your emergency box.
While we have you in for your tires, we can go ahead and check the health of your battery to determine how well it keeps a charge. The last thing you want is to be stranded on a cold, dark highway. After we’ve checked your battery, we can also make sure all your fluids and filters have been replaced.
Hopefully, these tips have been helpful and provided you with some peace of mind while driving your GMC this winter. Please contact us if you have any questions about winterizing your GMC. As always, we’re located at 6372 West Sunset Avenue in Springdale. We’ll make sure to get you in a new GMC or used vehicle.
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