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It isn't too late to prepare your vehicle for the icy winters of Nebraska. Here to explain some wintertime essentials to carry in your vehicle, as well as a few winterization tips, is Dirk's Auto Repair, Lincoln, NE's leading auto repair shop since 1995. Consider the following tips:

  • Get Systems Checked: Stop in Dirk's Auto Repair to have your battery and brakes checked, and make sure your oil is always changed regularly. It's more important than ever for your brakes to work this icy time of year, and the last thing you want is for your battery to go out. If possible, schedule your important tune-ups before winter really sets in.
  • Check Your Lights: Staying visible is always important on the road. In reduced lighting conditions, a burnt out headlight is especially dangerous. Make sure both your interior and exterior lights work before driving anywhere.
  • Add Winter Essentials To Your Emergency Kit: All drivers should keep flares, jumper cables, a flashlight, granola bars, and other emergency items in the trunk, but winter demands its own set of emergency supplies. Add a folding shovel, hand warmers, ice scraper, bottled water, and a hand-cranking phone charger to that list, too. If you're ever stranded over winter, you'll need to stay warm and make phone calls without depleting your car's battery.

  • Get Tires Checked: Tire pressure is especially important over the winter and should be checked at least once a week. It may also be time for you to switch to winter tires. In any case, make sure your tread depth passes the penny test: Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head pointing towards the tire. The top of his head should disappear. If it doesn't, stop by your local car repair shop, because you need new tires.

Stay prepared this winter. To request a repair or maintenance estimate, call Dirk's Auto Repair at (402) 466-6010, or visit their website to learn more about their auto services.

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