VW Winter Maintenance Tips

Winter Maintenance Inspections and Services

• Tire Inspection – Veteran Pennsylvania residents know that winter driving conditions can get hazardous with snow accumulation and icy roads. Be sure to inspect your tires to ensure sufficient traction and safety this winter. Many of our customers install a winter tread tire for optimum traction and safety on slick roads.
• Battery Testing – Your battery worked hard this summer in extreme heat, a major cause of battery depreciation. With sub-zero temperatures leading to sluggish battery performance, be sure to get the battery tested to ensure cold-cranking amps and reserve capacity are at factory specifications.
• Brake Inspection – A thorough brake system inspection is recommended for winter maintenance. Certified Volkswagen brake inspections include checking all essential components, such as the pads, rotors, fluid, lines, calipers, and hoses.
• Windshield Wiper Blades Inspection – Windshield wiper blades have a relatively short life and need to be in tip-top shape when snow and ice arrive. Inspect the windshield wiper blades and replace them if the rubber is damaged, leaves streaks, or are over a year old.
• Winter Blend Windshield Wiper Fluid – Drivers can install a winter blend windshield wiper fluid for faster ice removal.
• HVAC Inspection – Always check the HVAC system before winter, emphasizing the heater, defroster, seat warmers, and steering wheel warmers.
• Coolant Fluid/Antifreeze Inspection – Winter maintenance should include checking the coolant fluid/antifreeze, topping it off, or scheduling exchange service if needed.
• Roadside Emergency Kit – Always have a roadside emergency kit packed throughout the winter. Contact us for assistance getting a genuine Volkswagen roadside emergency kit from the accessories department.