Winter weather is often problematic for your car. In addition to the increased possibility of accidents due to ice and snow, road salt can eat away at exposed metal and wear out the paint job. To help protect your vehicle and avoid a trip to the body shop, below are some tips for winterizing your car.

Tips to Protect Your Paint Job This Winter

1. Wash Frequently

Wash your car every few weeks to keep the exterior clean. However, for those who choose to take theirs to a car wash, try to avoid those that brush the vehicle, since the bristles may contain trapped dirt and salt from other cars that have gone through. Instead, choose a touchless car wash and dry off the exterior with a fresh sponge or towel afterward.

2.  Wax Regularly

Car wax offers more than a nice shine. It provides a buffer between your car and the elements. Thus, you should wax the vehicle twice per year, once before summer and again before winter. 

3. Consider a Car Cover

A car cover offers top-notch protection against winter weather and makes particularly good sense if you do not have access to a garage. It keeps leaves, snow, bird droppings, and moisture from the paint, protects against sun damage, and offers impact resistance against acorns, hail, and other falling objects which may leave a dent and require a trip to the body shop. In addition, it saves you from having to scrape ice off the windows on frigid mornings.

If your car has suffered exterior damage due to winter weather or an auto accident, the team at Miracle Workers Auto Collision Center, an experienced body shop in Lincoln, NE, can help. They've been serving clients in and around Lancaster County for 30 years and offer paintless dent repair, paint refinish repair, and glass replacement, among other services. Visit their website for hours and directions to the body shop or call (402) 474-7355 to schedule an appointment.