Stay Toasty Warm This Winter With These Tips | Gaithersburg, MD

So, you want to stay warm in your vehicle this holiday season but what do you know about keeping your ride warm? If the answer is not much, we have you covered! Check out our tips on this week’s blog and be sure to upgrade your ride or service it to ensure no issues going into the holiday season! We hope to see you and your ride soon! 

Got a garage? Park in there!

• If you are lucky enough to have a garage, put it to good use. Parking your vehicle inside your garage will give you a jump start on warming up your vehicle. And if you have leather seats, you won’t have to think about how cold your bottom is when you’re driving down the road. Another added bonus, you won’t have to clean off your vehicle from snow or ice! 

Block heaters, not remote starters. 

• Remote starters are very convenient additions to your vehicle, but did you know that block heaters can do the same job without burning as much fuel? Engine block heaters can cost as low as $30 and can even be set on a timer to warm up your ride while you’re getting ready for the day! 

Drive it, don’t idle it. 

• Many drivers don’t know that driving their vehicle will actually warm it up faster than letting it idle for a long period of time in your driveway. When you push start and hit the road, your engine is working hard which then turns that energy into heat which will warm up your cabin making you toasty warm faster! 

Wait 10 seconds and go. 

• Most newer vehicles these days are equipped with stop-start technology which means your vehicle will turn off when it comes to a full and complete stop. Why is this so important? Well, not only does this feature save you fuel, in the long run, it’s better for the environment. And don’t worry – those 10 seconds are not enough time for your engine to cool down. So, you’ll leave toasty warm! 

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