Top 5 Winter Safety Tips for Your Car
Local auto expert John McCaully shares the best ways to drive safely in winter weather.
When the weather outside is frightful, the workday commute quickly becomes not-so-delightful. Fortunately, John McCaully, partner at Pro Auto Center in Plum, has some winter car safety tips to keep you going — even when the going gets tough. 1. Always make sure your tires have enough tread to handle the weather conditions. If you are not sure how much is enough, make a stop by an auto repair shop and ask to have your tires' tread depth measure, McCaully says. If you are thinking about getting specialty winter tires, consider how much of your winter travel is necessary. "If you can afford to wait for the roads to be cleared, then the all-season tires are just fine," McCaully says. "However, if you need to get out right away, then snow tires…
