Winter Prep for Toyota Used Cars

Winter is hard on cars across most of the United States, but at St. Cloud Toyota, we know Minnesota winters are a completely different beast. Drivers with Toyota used cars should get these services performed to be ready for the weather ahead.

Test Your Powertrain

If your car has an all-wheel drive transmission, winter is probably the time you’ll put it to the test. Take it for a drive and check to see that you’re getting solid traction to all four wheels. If your car includes winter-specific driving modes like the Snow mode on the 2022 Toyota Highlander, switch it on and test them out, too.

Check Your Tires

Whether you switch tires when the weather turns cold or not, you should give them a thorough inspection before winter hits. Snow tires give you more grip on the road and improve your stopping power, so they can be a great investment if you regularly drive on rough roads. Drivers who mostly drive on St. Cloud roads may not need to change, but they’ll still need to check their tire pressure and should have a complete inspection from our Toyota service team.

Inspect Your Battery

Batteries love to fail at the worst times, and cold weather puts even more strain on them. Have your battery tested to make sure it has enough capacity to make it through the winter. This is especially important for used cars, as they may still have the factory-installed battery under the hood.

Get Used Car Service at St. Cloud Toyota Today

Used cars need a little more attention to stay at their best, so be prepared for the cold weather ahead. Make an appointment with our Toyota service team, then visit us here at St. Cloud Toyota and have a complete tune-up and inspection performed today!