KUSA 9 News: Honest-1 Shares Tips for Winter Travel

Although you and your loved ones may be prepared, what about your car? There is a lot to think about and it is important you do not forget anything.

Let’s start with your tires.

“Maybe you just moved in from Florida or a warm weather state and you might not have those all season tires. Get those checked out,” said Steve Spahn, the owner of Honest-1 Auto Care.

Another thing to worry about is the tread. Are your tires still legally good?

Great, your tires are ready to hit the road! But that won't help you if your car won't start. When was the last time you replaced your car battery? If it’s been two or three years, it’s probably time to get it checked.

“First thing is your battery you want to get your battery checked,” Spahn said. “Here, we test it, make sure it has the right amperage… it has the right charge and everything like that. Once it gets cold, that puts more stress on the battery and that should be tested to see if it’s ready to go for winter.”

And before it's too late...check your heater!

"Your heater runs off your cooling system of the engine,” Spahn said. “It’s your radiator, and your anti-freeze. The heat exchanges from the engine into the cabin. Really it’s a matter of checking your coolant in your engine. You want to make sure it’s full. If it’s not full, you’re not going to get heat.”