Here are 4 tips to help you maintain your vehicle in the winter, and you can also take care of them throughout the rest of the year
Maintaining the vehicle you are driving is of very high importance, in order to ensure a safe ride for the driver and passengers in the vehicle as well as in order to maintain the vehicle itself over time and its value. There are quite a few preparations you can make for your vehicle for the winter as well as during it, so that you know that you can drive it with peace of mind and maximum safety, even on the rainiest and stormiest days you will encounter them on the road during the winter months. Here are 4 tips to help you maintain your vehicle in the winter, and you can also take care of them throughout the rest of the year.
Check the tires of the vehicle – After the sunny Israeli summer, it is highly recommended to check the condition of the tires in the car and see if it is necessary to replace them, if they have cracks, dryness or tears and if they are too worn. Tires in good condition are especially important for driving stability, optimal road grip and safer driving all year round, especially when the road is wet and part of rain or snow. In addition, be sure to fill the tires with air and make sure that the air in all four tires is the same so that the vehicle will not pull you in a certain direction. It is important to remember to also check the condition of the spare tire, so that you know that if you have to use it, you will not have unpleasant surprises in the moment of truth.
Take out comprehensive insurance for your vehicle – Comprehensive car insurance is admittedly more expensive than third-party insurance and compulsory insurance, but it is the only type of insurance that can give you a comprehensive solution for damages that may be caused to you in the Israeli winter. If you have chosen to take out comprehensive insurance for your vehicle, this insurance covers various damages caused to your vehicle such as natural disasters, floods, snow, hail, tree collapse and a variety of possible injuries that can occur in extreme weather conditions, starting from an engine that breaks life following driving in puddles Which can be damaged and broken due to hail to more severe damage that can be caused by a tree collapsing right on your vehicle or a parking lot that was flooded by the rains and did not leave much of your vehicle. In addition, some insurance companies offer road and towing services, extensive rescue services and VIP services, which can ensure that there will be someone who will give you a real-time answer if, God forbid, you get stuck on the road, even in particularly wintery weather conditions. Nowadays it is simple to purchase insurance online, and you can do a comprehensive online insurance comparison easily and quickly on the Besti website. From the relevant quotes that will be presented to you, you will see what each insurance covers, which insurance company provides you with the maximum coverage for the various possible damages and at what price and what additions you can make to the insurance, so you can drive safely and know you are covered by all possible winter damage.
Make sure the wipers are in good condition – Just like the tires that can dry out and be damaged in the hot and sunny Israeli summer, so do the wipers of the vehicle. Check the condition of the front and rear wipers, make sure they are not dry, that they are in good condition and can do their job. If not, you can buy new wipers for a few tens of shekels (usually they will cost about 20 to 50 shekels at the various gas stations around the country) and replace yourself. At the same time also make sure that the water tank of the wipers is full. Maintaining proper wipers will maintain your windshields for a long time and allow you to see the road better, even in difficult and challenging weather conditions during the winter.
Proper lights – The integrity of the vehicle lights is important both for the driver of the vehicle who needs to see the road properly, and for the additional drivers on the road, who need to see it properly and read the road signs that the driver shows using the lights. In the winter, when it starts to get dark early and many drivers find themselves coming home from work in the dark, it is even more important than ever to make sure that all the lights in the vehicle are in good condition. This way you will ensure that even in severe weather conditions, such as fog and rain, you will know that everything is fine and you will not risk receiving a fine, in the winter months when you have to drive with lights around the clock. It is important to make sure that all the lights in the vehicle are working properly and that all the headlights are working, including fog lights, turn signals, brake lights and of course the vehicle’s headlights front and rear. In addition to the bulbs themselves, it is important to check that the headlights are tuned, not broken, not cracked and doing their job properly.