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Winter weather, especially in Nebraska, can really wear down your car. Paralyzing wind, wet, heavy snow, seemingly “un-meltable” ice sheets and the constant use of heaters can age your vehicle in just a few short months. But as spring begins to emerge, so does more forgiving weather.

April is National Car Care Month, so there’s no better time to give you car some extra love as it recovers from the harsh winter season. Listed below is a collection of helpful car care tips, with extra attention paid to elements of your vehicle that are particularly vulnerable around springtime.

Tires

Tires should be given extra consideration as the snowy months end and the rainy season begins. Tire treads that are thin or worn down put drivers at a higher risk of hydroplaning when water builds up on roads. Deep treads are much safer.

An easy and convenient method of checking your tire tread is to insert a penny into a groove of your tire. If you can see Lincoln’s head, your tread is too thin! It is wise to contact your local Performance Auto Group dealer to get this taken care of before it’s too late.

Windshield Wipers

Windshield wipers are also important when driving during typically rainy spring months. Having clear and proper visibility is imperative for safe driving, and neglecting the health of your wipers is nothing to joke about. Freezing winter weather and the constant use of wipers makes it even more important to give them a check-up as spring begins.

Windshield wiper repair is fairly inexpensive, and it will be worth it when you find that your wipers don’t smear or streak. So what are you waiting for?

Other important things to check for as the season transitions are:

Trunk: Oftentimes, drivers will put heavy objects in their trunks or truck beds to aid with traction when roads are snowy. As the weather perks up be sure to clean out your trunk. The lack of weight can even help improve gas mileage.

Floor mats: Dirty, wet, salty boots are commonly in contact with the floor of your car during winter, so be sure to give those floor mats a solid wash. Many self-serve automotive cleaning centers offer the use of mat cleaners for free.

Undercarriage:  Winter weather can cause rust and corrosion on the underside of your car. Though not visible, failing to keep tabs on this area of your car can be costly and dangerous. The longer these problems go unnoticed, the more expensive and troublesome reversing the effects of rust can get.

Keep in mind the importance of spring car cleaning and maintenance. Though flowers are blossoming and birds are chirping, if you listen closely your car might be screaming for attention. Give it the care it deserves!

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