Clemmons mechanic gives tips on how to stay prepared in winter weather

As freezing temperatures and wintry weather approach the Piedmont Triad, Neil Gilpin, manager of Village Auto Care in Clemmons, said business has been steady, ensuring vehicles are prepared for the anticipated weather.Gilpin noted that many people have been coming in to have their batteries, tire pressure, and engine antifreeze checked.”We’ve got a lot of folks that come in and asked to get batteries checked, get their tire pressure checked, and the engine antifreeze checked so they don’t have to worry about the engine freezing,” said Gilpin.Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel hereHe emphasized the importance of checking the engine’s antifreeze to ensure it can withstand the freezing temperatures expected in the area.”A car sitting overnight in 20-degree weather can be detrimental to the engine, especially if it freezes,” said Gilpin.Gilpin said it’s important to check the tread. He said you can do this by sticking a coin in and seeing if the tread depth comes up to the head of the coin. He also gave advice on what to do if you hit a slick spot.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here“If the car goes one way, try to counter steer out of it the other way, never try just to hold your brake down completely, that way you can control the skid if you go into a skid on black ice,” said Gilpin.And most importantly, he said to give yourself extra time, prepare a winter weather kit for your car, and if you have to go out, ensure you give plenty of space between you and the car next to you.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending Stories