Winter driving conditions can be hazardous due to many factors such as snow and ice on the road. It’s important to be prepared for winter driving which means it is important that your car is prepared for the winter. Here are 8 things you should do before the winter season to make sure your car can handle winter road conditions.

1. Have Your Car Serviced for Winter Conditions

It is important to have your car properly serviced by a reputable service center, like the one at Chrysler of Culpeper. Your battery, cooling system, brakes, belts, hoses, spark plugs, wire and cables, and tires are all in top running condition.

2. Invest in Winter Tires

If possible, invest in a set of winter tires, especially if you experience extremely cold winter temperatures. With winter tires, you can get the maximum performance all winter long.

3. Top off ALL Fluids

Make sure all of the fluid levels in your car are topped off, especially windshield wiper fluid as you can use a large amount in a single snowstorm.

4. Pack a Winter Safety Kit

Make sure you have everything you need should you get stuck in the snow, have an accident, or you car breaks down. You should have water, non-perishable snacks, flashlight with batteries, blankets, flares, a first aid kit, jumper cables, and a small tool box.

5. Always keep Your Gas Tank Half Full

Prevent your gas lines from freezing by reducing the amount of condensation. Always make sure you have at least half a tank of gas, especially in extremely low temperatures.

Following these tips will put you at ease and you will be ready to hit the road when the winter weather arrives.

I have purchased five used vehicles in my short time as a licensed driver. Now I have driven many more than that but they were either purchased by my parents or were acquired at little or no cost to me through family members.  

Two of these used vehicles we purchased were from private owners for cash.  Those experiences taught me that sometimes you get lucky and find an honest person who gives you a reasonable price but other times you buy a lemon without knowing it.  

The three experiences I have had with the purchase of a used car from a dealership went much smoother. Now, of course, we weren’t on the hunt for a brand new Porsche or anything super fancy, just something reliable for our family. Our first used purchase, we drove for 4 years and then traded it in for a new car for my husband.

Our second used vehicle purchase was in 2015 for a newer used van for myself and that car purchase I mentioned earlier for my husband was our third used purchase. 

I can tell you that buying from a dealership versus a private sale is that I felt that not only did we get a better deal through the dealership, I also didn’t have any worries about something going wrong with the vehicles because I knew they were properly inspected.

As someone who has now purchased 3 vehicles from a dealership, I recommend this route to my friends and family as well just make sure you do your research.

When you purchase from a reliable dealership like Columbiana CJDR, you can rest assured knowing that from the test drive, to the drive home, they will help you along every step of the way!

When you are shopping around for a new vehicle and finally  decide on the one you want to purchase, the last thing you want is to go sit at the dealership for hours valuing your trade (if you have one), qualifying for financing, and learning about the different options you have.

At , you can save yourself time (and money) by visiting them online.

When you visit Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, you can save yourself a lot of time by doing the following:

1. Get your Trade-In Value: Instantly increase your buying power! Get a trade-in value on your current vehicle before you even set foot in the dealership. You can apply the value calculated here to other tools for the most accurate results.
2. Personalize Your Payments: Help cement realistic expectations for what deal is best for you. Specify whether you’d like to purchase or lease, and make adjustments and you will get a complementary financing plan that fits your budget and your lifestyle.
3.  Apply for Financing: Save some time by getting a jump of your financing application by applying for financing online.
4. View Protection Plans: Review all of the protection plans offered including extended warranties, maintenance plans, wheel and tire repair, windshield repair, GAP insurance and more.
5. Research Center: You can find an entire research center on the Palmer Dodge website filled with reviews of all the vehicles they offer, giving you the chance to compare and find a vehicle that meets your needs.
6. Offers & Incentives: Review all of the offers and incentives that are currently available on the vehicle you are interested in to make sure you get the best deal.

Following these 6 easy steps before visiting the dealership will save you time and money!