Seasonal Care
Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter
Louisville winters mean road salt, slush, and a lot of extra dirt getting tracked into the cabin. None of that is avoidable, but a little preparation makes a real difference in how your vehicle looks come spring.
Exterior protection matters more in winter
Road salt is corrosive, and the sooner it's rinsed off, the better — it's especially damaging when it sits in wheel wells and lower body panels for weeks at a time. A protective layer applied before winter hits gives salt and grime less to grab onto, and makes washing it off easier all season long.
Protect the interior before the mess starts
Between wet boots, road salt residue, and slush-soaked floor mats, winter is hardest on carpets and floor liners. Rubber floor mats and a quick vacuum routine will save your carpet a lot of wear over the season.
Don't skip the wheels
Wheels take the brunt of road salt exposure. Regular cleaning here isn't just cosmetic — it helps prevent long-term corrosion on wheels and brake components.
Quick Tips
- Apply exterior protection before the first hard freeze
- Switch to rubber floor mats for the season
- Rinse road salt off as soon as reasonably possible
- Pay extra attention to wheels and lower body panels
Frequently Asked Questions
It's one of the better times to apply it — a water-repellent finish makes salt and slush easier to rinse away and helps prevent grime from bonding to the paint over the season.
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