Winter’s still here, unfortunately, but that doesn’t mean you (and your vehicle) shouldn’t be prepared for whatever’s still left to come at us. Check out our tips on how to make sure you’re ready for any cold weather that’s headed our way – that is, in terms of making sure your vehicle is in the right shape to handle it! Get your coat, scarf, hat, gloves, and go out to check these things.

• Make sure your radiator and coolant are in good shape – i.e. the level of your coolant is where it should be and your radiator is in working order.

• Use your garage! Clean it out if it’s full and start parking your car in it. If you don’t have a garage, use a car cover!

• Check your defrosters and make sure they work properly.

• Fill your windshield washer fluid, preferably with fluid that contains nontoxic antifreeze.

• Check your windshield wipers and consider replacing them with wipers specifically meant for winter use.

• Check your battery, which means checking the connections and the electrical system as well. Replace your battery if it is dying.