During the winter, the car can undergo some unforeseen events which could be annoying. In particular, blocked doors, a bathmat that does not start, that which does not, adhere, and other minor breakdowns can delay you. Quick and lasting solutions exist to help you out or avoid small technical problems caused by the cold.
The Solution For The Lock Or The Door Of The Vehicle Which Does Not Open
Several factors can prevent car doors from opening in the winter. It could be a frost, black ice, or frost, mainly rubber that is the victim. During the extreme cold, you must have a lock de-icer, and you will find it in supermarkets or at service stations. This device lets you quickly thaw the lock without damaging the locking system.
To defrost the lock:
- Shake
the bottle of de-icer,
- Spray
the product in and around the lock,
- Wait a
few minutes for the product to act,
- Remove
the excess product,
- Try to
open your car door by inserting the key in the lock,
- If the door resists, do not force it and try again.
What If The Car Battery Is Having Trouble Starting?
A car's battery suffers when it's freezing. If your car fails to start properly, you must be careful, and following a few steps is necessary.
Step 1: Cut All Power Tools
The battery will be more efficient if you turn off all these elements. This will go through the headlights, heating, defrost,ting and many others. By doing so, your battery can give all its power.
2nd Step: Make The Car Cough
Turn the key and rev the engine for a few seconds. If the engine starts directly, it will be perfect. If he doesn't react, give him more cough and then stop. Starters can easily overheat if left to crank for more than 10 seconds.
3rd Step: Wait For The Battery To Gain Power
After giving the car a little cough to start, wait a minute or two for the fluids to thin out a bit and the battery to deliver its full power. Try again until your vehicle starts.
If, despite all your attempts, your car does not manage to start, do not hesitate to call a mechanic.
What To Do If The Car Tires Do Not Grip Well During The Winter?
Generally, conventional tires are unsuitable for use on road networks in winter weather conditions. The use of snow tires is, therefore, necessary. You can also use chains and other devices, such as studded tires, which are also called studded tires. In addition to allowing you to drive usually, these types of tires also allow you to have great control of your car. Some people install only two winter wheels, as this provides good traction or better propulsion for the car, but for optimum safety, it is advisable to equip your vehicle with 4 snow wheels.
The snow tire has a tread designed to guarantee the best
performance in winter conditions. It has a rubber specifically adapted to
winter temperatures. By using it:
- Braking
distances are therefore significantly reduced,
- Road
holding on wet ground is greatly improved compared to that of conventional
tires,
- The
tires will have good longitudinal and lateral grip, as well as better
ground contact,
- There will be no risk of aquaplaning thanks to the deeper grooves, which facilitate water evacuation.
Avoid mixing summer and winter tires on the same car for your safety and good grip. Change all 4 tires at the same time. You can install winter tires when the temperature drops below 7°C.
Empire Auto Group provides the best-used cars available for
intense winters in Canada. We also offer regular maintenance that helps you
keep your vehicle in better shape.
