
{"id":1015,"date":"2020-10-07T17:39:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T17:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/auctiondirectusa\/?p=1015"},"modified":"2025-02-04T08:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:27:51","slug":"prepare-your-vehicle-for-winter-2020-in-raleigh-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/blog\/prepare-your-vehicle-for-winter-2020-in-raleigh-nc\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter 2020 in Raleigh, NC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Prepare your Vehicle for Winter 2020 in Raleigh, NC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is on its way and with it comes a variety of issues that you need to prepare for! Many of those living in northern climates, like yourself, know how to tackle cold weather without issue. For those that don&#8217;t, however, we&#8217;re here to help! Continue reading below in order to see what tips we recommend you employ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/used-cars-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Our Pre-owned Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/contact-us\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Create a Winter Supply Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most important things that you can do going into winter, especially for your personal safety. You should create a box of winter supplies in order to tackle your travels safely. Some items you should bring in this kit include a flashlight, road flares, a first-aid kit, blankets, warm clothes, a radio, and high-energy snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/06\/12113223\/Vehicle-Service_b.jpg\" alt=\"Engine being assembled by a mechanic\" class=\"wp-image-2283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/06\/12113223\/Vehicle-Service_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/06\/12113223\/Vehicle-Service_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/12\/04073508\/Mechanic-aw-B_b.png\" alt=\"Man fixing tire of a vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/12\/04073508\/Mechanic-aw-B_b.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/115\/2023\/12\/04073508\/Mechanic-aw-B_b-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Check Your Engine Coolant and Antifreeze Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antifreeze is a substance that keeps your engine from freezing in the coldest of weathers, letting your engine stay functional even when you&#8217;re barely able to. You need to make sure that its antifreeze levels are at the recommended level in order to avoid being stranded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Check Tire Pressure and Tread Depth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you need to make sure that you have good tires while driving, as they are key to keeping you safe when the weather goes bad. They are key to keeping snow and ice from impacting you too terribly. Some ways you can make sure your tires are in great condition include checking the tire pressure as well as the tread depth and replacing them with winter tires as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just three of the tips that we recommend you employ in order to prepare for winter 2020! To learn more about what you can do, or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/car-service\">have your vehicle serviced<\/a>, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our dealership<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare your Vehicle for Winter 2020 in Raleigh, NC Winter is on its way and with it comes a variety of issues that you need to prepare for! Many of those living in northern climates, like yourself, know how to tackle cold weather without issue. For those that don&#8217;t, however, we&#8217;re here to help! 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