Let Toyota of N Charlotte help you protect your car from salt this winter - check out our top tips.

1. Protect your car from salt this winter
with N Charlotte Toyota tips
With winter on its way, you’re probably starting to get ready for the season.
Prepping your home, gift shopping for the holidays and planning menus for
Thanksgiving and Christmas may top your list, but what about getting your ride
ready? The harsh winter weather can take a toll on your car and Toyota of N
Charlotte is here with auto service tips to help you protect it from the season –
particularly, from the salt used to melt ice on the roads.
Use these tips to avoid salt damage to your vehicle
this winter
Tip #1: Avoid the salt trucks.
Avoid driving near or behind salt trucks – they’re dumping salt out on the roads to
melt the snow and ice and your N Charlotte Toyota will get exposed to enough of
it just by driving on the roads. No need to ride close to the truck and get an extra
dose of salt!
Tip #2: Prep your car ahead of time – that means now.

2. Prep your N Charlotte Toyota for winter NOW, not when winter actually arrives.
You should take the time to detail the exterior thoroughly with a good wash and
then apply a few coats of quality wax. Wax will help prevent salt and moisture
from damaging your car’s paint and forming rust spots this winter.
Tip #3: Get any paint damage fixed before winter arrives.
Do you have nicks, chips, or scratches in your N Charlotte Toyota’s paint? Get
them taken care of NOW before winter weather hits. These blemishes in your
car’s paint leave it susceptible to moisture and salt penetration, which can quickly
cause rust. The last thing you want to deal with is a rust problem – it’s both
difficult and expensive to repair. Contact our N Charlotte Toyota body shop and
discuss paint repair options with our auto techs.
Tip #4: Wash your car regularly.
We know you don’t want to be out there in the cold hosing down your ride, but it’s
necessary in the winter. The more often you can rinse the salt off, the less
chance it has of damaging your paint and the metal underneath. Our N Charlotte
Toyota car care experts recommend washing your car at least every two weeks
and hosing it down more frequently if you can. If you really can’t handle the idea
of washing it in the cold, at least run it through a car wash.

3. Let our N Charlotte Toyota service center help you
prep for winter!
Want more tips? Think you need to schedule paint repairs or shop for a quality
wax before winter arrives? Call our N Charlotte Toyota dealership today! We’ve
got you covered. We’re open seven days a week at (704) 659-2025.