Salt is one of the necessary compounds
for life, but it has some adverse effects when it comes to vehicles.
Towns usually spread a salt and sand mixture before or after it
snows to prevent the buildup of ice on the road's surface. Salt
lowers water's freezing point and cases any ice that has already
formed to melt more quickly. The sand is mixed in to help keep the
salt in place and adds some traction to the road. While this process
helps everyone travel more safely, it has one main drawback for many
motorists: It can cause major body damage to a vehicle unless you
take precautions.
Plan Ahead
– By taking steps in late autumn you can protect your vehicle from
feeling the full effects salt can do. Wash the car thoroughly and
apply a coat of wax, the wax will act as a sealant from the salts
harmful chemicals. Doing this often will prevent the need for auto body repair in North NJ.Clean. Clean. Clean. – And clean some more. Keeping your car as clean as possible during the winter will go a long way. Taking your car to a car wash as often as you can will greatly reduce the effects. Have your car re-waxed halfway through the season. Clean your tires throughout the salt season, tires with salt on them will only kick that salt into your car's undercarriage.
Do It Yourself – If you want to wash the salt off in the wintertime yourself, make sure to dry the car as quickly as possible. You do not want the water to freeze on your car's finish when the temperature drops. If there's a day that is scheduled to be 40 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, it's a perfect day to take action.
If
your car has acquired any body damage, from either the salt on the
road or winter accident, Bergen Brookside is here to help get your
car back to showroom condition. We are a full service automotive
repair center that offers body repair, mechanical repair and towing services in North NJ. Call Bergen Brookside today if you have any questions about
any of our automotive services.
Bergen Brookside Auto Body and Towing, Inc.
83 Zabriskie St.
Hackensack NJ
07601
201-342-8253
Hackensack NJ
07601
201-342-8253
