Experts told about the preparation of the car for winter

The Moscow consumer portal for Motorist's Day shared useful tips for drivers. This was reported on the official website of the Mayor of Moscow on Sunday, October 26.

Experts remind that in autumn it is important to prepare a car for winter and take a responsible approach to choosing a car service: check reviews, availability of a contract and guarantees, the Moscow City news agency reports.

When choosing a car service for rubber replacement, inspection or repair, it is important to focus not on advertising and convenience, but on customer reviews. It is also worth clarifying in advance whether a contract is concluded and whether a guarantee is provided. It is important to draw up a written contract and an acceptance certificate indicating the equipment and external damage to the car.

With the onset of cold weather, it is important to buy a safe glass washer fluid in advance. Experts recommend verifying the authenticity of the product and requesting a certificate of state registration from the seller. It is not worth buying antifreeze in unauthorized places — there is a risk of purchasing products with methanol, which is dangerous to health, writes Moscow 24.

Wheel change: according to the law, winter tires must be shod before this date in 2025

When deciding to "change shoes" a car, you need to focus on the weather.

On October 24, Mikhail Leus, a leading specialist at the Phobos Weather Center, called for the car to be "re-shod" on the first weekend of November. According to him, these days it is expected from +3 to +8 degrees during the day and from 0 to +5 degrees at night, it will rain. After November 5, a cold snap and frosts at night will come to Moscow, notes 360.ru .

Also on October 24, car expert Yulia Trushkova said that the car should not be cleaned until spring without preparation. She recalled that even without moving, the car wears out: corrosion, battery discharge and drying of parts are possible. Before winter storage, the car needs to be washed, the body treated, the oil replaced and the main systems checked, writes RT.

On October 17, car expert Peter Bakanov told how to prepare a car for hibernation. The machine should be thoroughly washed first to avoid corrosion. When parked for a long time, it is better to put the car on stands to unload the suspension. In a heated garage, it is worth opening the windows slightly to ventilate the interior, notes Life.ru .

October 12th Pravda.Ru I wrote how to protect the body in winter. At this time, reagents and moisture accelerate corrosion. Experts recommend applying wax or liquid glass, washing cars once every two weeks, parking under a canopy, and removing snow with a soft brush.

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