Seasonal-checks

Check visibility and tires before storms, plan official alternate routes, and know when to delay travel or stop instead of attempting a crossing.

Document pothole damage and uneven wear, understand the limits of visual checks, and prepare useful questions for a tire shop.

Keep door seals dry, check the vehicle's approved winter care, and avoid forcing frozen handles, locks, or frameless windows.

Prepare washer fluid, wipers, tires, doors, and winter supplies before freezing weather, using the vehicle's instructions rather than improvised thawing.

Prepare for darker commutes, leaves, wet roads, and cooler starts without opening inaccessible drains or assuming a clean car is mechanically ready.