In the winter, you want to make sure that your car is in good shape so that it gets you where you need to go and doesn't break down in the cold. Make sure that you have your car regularly serviced by a company like Import Auto Maintenance. Additionally, check on the following areas of your car regularly.

Change Your Wipers

The first thing you need to do is make sure that your wipers work properly. If your wipers don't seem to really remove the water from your window, you should change your wipers. It is really easy to change your wipers. You can purchase wipers at your local department store or auto parts store. You just need to know the make, model, and year of your vehicle in order to find the right wipers. Many auto parts stores will help you put on your new wipers if you ask. 

You don't want to be hit with a severe rainstorm on the highway and not be able to see what is happening. It is generally a good idea to change your wipers at least once a year. 

Use Wiper Fluid For Cold Weather

Second, make sure that you are using the right wiper fluid. Purchase a jug of washer fluid that is designed for freezing temperatures. Regular washer fluid often freezes when it gets really cold outside, which is why you want to spend a few dollars on washer fluid that is specifically designed not to freeze even when it is well below freezing. This will help ensure that you are always able to clean your windshield and see when you are out.

Check the Air In Your Tires

Finally, make sure that you check the air in your tires every few weeks throughout the winter. Your tire pressure is directly related to the temperature outside, and when it gets really cold outside, your tire loses air pressure. Driving on tires without enough air pressure will affect the grip of your tires, so make sure that your tires have enough air in them. You can use an air pressure tester at your local gas station or go through your oil change place to get your tire pressure checked and adjusted. 

Change Your Air Filter

You are probably going to use your heater a lot in the winter. Make sure that you are not straining your system and are breathing clean air by getting the air filter for your interior cabin changed. You can get the air filter changes at your local auto shop or oil change shop. 

This winter, make sure you have clean air by changing out your air filter, make sure you can see out of your windshield with new wipers and winter wiper fluid, and keep the pressure in your tires at the right rate for your vehicle.