REOPEN AT 8 P.M. SUNDAY. AND WINTER WEATHER CAN CAUSE SOME TROUBLE FOR YOUR VEHICLE, BUT THERE ARE SOME SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP IT DRIVING SMOOTHLY ALL SEASON LONG. WXII 12 KELEE KENDALL WENT TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP TO LEARN SOME TIPS. HIGH WINDS AND FREEZING TEMPERATURES, ICY ROADS AND SNOW. IT ALL COMES WITH WINTER WEATHER AND IT COULD ALL AFFECT YOUR CAR. THE BIGGEST IMPACT IT HAS, OBVIOUSLY, IS YOU. COOL IT. BATTERIES, ALL THOSE THINGS. THAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE’LL DO IT. THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR YOUR CAR. THAT’S PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WILL AFFECT YOU PHYSICALLY IS YOUR TIRE. SO IN HIS 27 YEARS RUNNING HIS CLEMMONS AUTO SHOP, ROGER MARION HAS SEEN THE IMPACT COLD WEATHER CAN HAVE ON VEHICLES. AND HE SAYS IT CAN COST YOU TIME, MONEY AND YOUR PHYSICAL SAFETY. YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT ENGINE REPLACEMENTS. YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT, YOU KNOW, WATER PUMPS FREEZING. YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD IN, YOU KNOW, IN REALLY COLD TEMPERATURES. SO. MARION SAYS DON’T IGNORE ANY WARNING LIGHTS OR STRANGE SOUNDS COMING FROM YOUR CAR. AND EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK ANYTHING IS WRONG, GETTING A SIMPLE CHECKUP COULD HELP YOU CATCH SOMETHING YOU MAY BE OVERLOOKING. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TAKE IT IN AND GET IT CHECKED WITH YOUR LOCAL GUY, AND YO SHOULD KNOW YOUR CAR IS KIND OF LIKE YOU. IF IT DOESN’T SOUND RIGHT, THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG. IT MAY BE NOTHING, BUT IT MAY BE VERY IMPORTANT. AND BEFORE WE LEFT THE SHOP, MARION SHARED ONE FINAL MONEY SAVING TIP. YOU DON’T NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ANTIFREEZE EVERY YEAR. THAT THAT USED TO BE THE CASE. BUT NOW IT’S PERMANENT ANTIFREEZE AND IT CAN LAST FIVE EIGHT YEARS EASILY. SO DON’T WASTE MONEY DOING THAT EVERY YEAR. THAT WOULD BE JUST A SAVINGS. TIM. AND THAT WAS KELLY KENDALL REPORTING. TRIPLE A ALSO SUGGESTS DRIVERS PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER BY KEEPING AN EMERGENCY KIT IN THEIR CARS. IT SHOULD INCLUDE ITE
Triad automotive shop shares winter car care tips ahead of cold snap
The Triad may be in for a prolonged pattern of cold weather in January, which means it’s time to prepare your vehicle for wintry conditions.
Updated: 6:09 PM EST Jan 4, 2025
Winter weather can challenge your vehicle, but there are simple ways to keep it running smoothly throughout the season. High winds, freezing temperatures, icy roads and snow can all impact your car.Roger Marion, owner of Roger Marion Automotive, Inc. in Clemmons, said winter weather can cause issues on the interior and exterior of your vehicle.Top StoriesRep. Virginia Foxx injured outside House chamber in Washington, D.C.Rural Hall man accused of child abuse, forcing teen in ‘tub of ice water’Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of North Carolina, VirginiaGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here“The biggest impact it has, obviously, is your coolant, batteries, all those things. That’s the most important thing that will affect your car,” Marion said. “But the most important thing that will affect you physically is your tires.”Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Marion has run his Clemmons auto shop for 27 years. Over those years, he’s seen how cold weather impacts vehicles. He says it can cost you time, money and possibly your physical safety.“You’re talking about engine replacements, water pumps freezing, and, most importantly, being stranded on the road in really cold temperatures,” Marion said.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsHe warns drivers not to ignore any warning lights or unusual sounds coming from their vehicles. He adds even if you think your car is OK, getting a simple check-up could help you catch something you may otherwise overlook.“I would suggest you take it in and get it checked with your local guy,” Marion said. “You should know your car is kind of like you; if it doesn’t sound right, there must be something wrong. It may be nothing, but it may be very important.”Marion also shared a money-saving tip for drivers. “You don’t need to change your antifreeze every year. That used to be the case, but now it’s permanent antifreeze. It could last five to eight years easily, so don’t waste your money doing that every year.”NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
Winter weather can challenge your vehicle, but there are simple ways to keep it running smoothly throughout the season. High winds, freezing temperatures, icy roads and snow can all impact your car.
Roger Marion, owner of Roger Marion Automotive, Inc. in Clemmons, said winter weather can cause issues on the interior and exterior of your vehicle.
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Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
“The biggest impact it has, obviously, is your coolant, batteries, all those things. That’s the most important thing that will affect your car,” Marion said. “But the most important thing that will affect you physically is your tires.”
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
Marion has run his Clemmons auto shop for 27 years. Over those years, he’s seen how cold weather impacts vehicles. He says it can cost you time, money and possibly your physical safety.
“You’re talking about engine replacements, water pumps freezing, and, most importantly, being stranded on the road in really cold temperatures,” Marion said.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
He warns drivers not to ignore any warning lights or unusual sounds coming from their vehicles. He adds even if you think your car is OK, getting a simple check-up could help you catch something you may otherwise overlook.
“I would suggest you take it in and get it checked with your local guy,” Marion said. “You should know your car is kind of like you; if it doesn’t sound right, there must be something wrong. It may be nothing, but it may be very important.”
Marion also shared a money-saving tip for drivers.
“You don’t need to change your antifreeze every year. That used to be the case, but now it’s permanent antifreeze. It could last five to eight years easily, so don’t waste your money doing that every year.”
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
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