Winter warning: How to protect your car from dangerous road salt!

road salt is used against smooth roads in winter, but carries risks for the vehicles. Both the fr.de as well as echo24 reported about the potential damage that can cause road salt on the car paint. In particular, scratches or flaking in the paint increase the risk of corrosion, which is why affected areas should be repaired as soon as possible to avoid rust formation.

The ADAC gives important tips on the winter strength of cars. A widespread myth says that cars should not be washed in winter, but this does not apply. Washing is also possible in the cold as long as the temperatures do not fall below -10 degrees Celsius. In addition, road salt residues can be removed by car wash. Older cars and vehicles with previous damage in particular are more susceptible to damage caused by road salt.

Important information on care in winter

According to the reports, it is advisable to check older cars for damage to the underbody before winter. Unlike often assumed, newer vehicles are less affected because their paints are usually more robust. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wash older cars regularly after trips via spread streets in order to minimize harmful effects of the road salt.

resilient paint surfaces are less susceptible to damage caused by road salt, while pre -damaged paint, such as scratches or stone strikes, is particularly susceptible. The recommendation for the frequency of car bubbles varies in winter: mobile.de suggests once a month, while ADAC recommends every two months. In addition, regular underbody cleaning and waking programs for additional protection are recommended.