Prepare Your Kia for Holiday Travel this Winter

Winterize Your Car

As winter approaches in Wisconsin, the weather starts to dip and get cold. Ice and snow bring freezing temperatures making driving conditions hazardous. Winter can be hard on your vehicle’s basic operations making a winterization service crucial to keep performance peak in your Kia. Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha, WI, has years of experience working with Kia vehicles. Our professional automotive technicians will perform a winterization service that will thoroughly prepare your Kia vehicle for winter.

Getting Your Car Ready for Traveling this Holiday Season

Many services like inspecting the battery and tires ensure your vehicle is ready for winter. Maintaining correct levels and types of fluids is crucial in winter as well. Our winterization package includes: Tire Inspection - Change to Snow Tires if applicable Battery Test & Inspection - this will help keep your battery operating in colder months Brake Inspection - inspection of brake pads, discs, fluid, and components to ensure proper braking Check Wiper Blades - recommend replacement of old damaged and ineffective wiper blades Change Washer Fluid to Winter Blend - a blend of washer fluid designed for cold weather and ice HVAC Inspection - entire heating system inspection including heater, seat warmers, and other heated elements Check/Replace Engine Coolant & Antifreeze - replace old fluid and adjust to recommended mixture and levels for cold weather Windshield Crack & Chip Inspection - repair small chips and cracks in the windshield for better visibility Prepare a Roadside Safety Kit - essential tools to help in the event you are stranded on the roadside

Do I Need to Winterize?

This is an often asked question. If you live in Wisconsin’s state, it becomes a necessity to winterize during the harsh winter months, where temperatures dip well below 0 in some parts of the state. Without proper winterization of your Kia vehicle, you could be operating an unsafe car. Tires that have no traction in the ice can be dangerous. Incorrect antifreeze ratios can leave you with a seized motor. And no heater in icy weather makes for an unpleasant driving experience. Some common reasons make winterization necessary.

Expert Kia Services in Wisconsin

Contact Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha, WI, to schedule a complete winter car care service for your Kia vehicle. Living in northern climates can be harsh on your Kia, so making sure you are prepared for the winter months is important. Our certified Kia technicians have winterized countless vehicles, and they are passionate about what they do so you can be sure you are getting the best service. You are in good hands with Russ Darrow Kia. We look forward to being your do to Kia service center.