Batteries should be fully charged and you will need good snow tires put on, Walker said. When testing antifreeze, Ed Weiderholt, from Wiederholt Auto Body, said to make sure the antifreeze temperature is minus 20 degrees or below. If you have too much water in your antifreeze, it will freeze. Wilmes said he cleans belts and hoses as well as battery terminals, because if they are not clean, people's cars won't start. Wilmes said he would advise putting a blanket and a candle in your car for heat in case of an emergency.
Body work can also be a part of winterizing a vehicle.
Ron Zion, owner of Ron's Body Shop, said if people can put a good coat of wax on their vehicles before winter, it will help prevent the salt from corroding them.