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Winter has officially arrived in upstate New York, with plunging temperatures, snowfall, and the dangerous driving conditions that come with it. Sometimes, accidents are unavoidable, but a little care and prevention can keep you and your family safe on the dangerous winter roads.

When ice and snow make the roads unsafe, the collision repair experts at Heinrich Collision in Hilton, NY, recommend:

  • Warming Up: Before heading out, always let your car heat for a minute or two to heat up the oil and let it circulate through the engine. Warming up your engine will both improve performance and decrease wear and tear on your engine.
  • collision repairChecking The Tire Tread: As the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the pavement, you depend on your tires to keep your car on the road. Have the tread depth looked at when the season begins, and make sure it's at least one -sixteenth of an inch deep. A good test is to insert a penny upside down into the tire tread- if you can see the entire top of Lincoln's head, your tires need to be replaced.
  • Putting Together An Emergency Kit: Keep a snow shovel in the trunk of your car, so you can dig yourself out of a snowbank, and keep some blankets, road flares, and a flashlight on hand in case you can't. In severe weather, your emergency kit could potentially save your life.
  • Getting A Car Maintenance Checkup: Have an auto expert go over your car, checking the fluids, replacing the coolant, if necessary, and making sure the oil pump and thermostat are in working order.

If you get into an accident, the Heinrich Collision offers the collision repair services you need at some of the best prices in the business. Since 1957, they've provided a level of service generations of drivers have come to depend on. Visit the website to learn more about the collision repair services, call (585) 392-7800 with any questions, or bring your car by the shop for an estimate today.

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