Winter Maintenance Tips

Important Winter Maintenance for Your Volkswagen

You might be wondering what types of services are important for winterizing your Volkswagen. At Shearer Volkswagen of South Burlington, our technicians can answer all your questions about winter Volkswagen service. Here is a list of some of the most important types of winter maintenance.

• Brake Inspection - Having your brakes inspected is one of the most important things you should include in winter maintenance. When your drive in winter weather, the condition of your brakes is very important.
• Battery Testing - The condition of your battery is especially important when temperatures drop. Old batteries without a lot of voltage left on them might not be able to reliably start the engine of your Volkswagen.
• Wiper Blade Checkup - Visit us to have your wiper blades inspected and replaced if necessary.
• Roadside Safety Kit - You should have a roadside safety kit in your vehicle in the winter. We'll provide you with a roadside safety kit when you have winter service done.
• Windshield Checkup - Motorists should know that windshield cracks can expand in cold weather.
• Tire Checkup - Visit us to get replacement tires if your tires are wearing out.
• Engine Coolant Checkup - Antifreeze in your engine coolant is essential for preventing your cooling system from freezing up.
• HVAC Inspection - You need your HVAC equipment to be working well when you drive in cold weather.
• Washer Fluid Change - You should have a winter blend of washer fluid when you drive during the winter months.