Why Is Car Care Important in Winter?
Road salt is the biggest winter problem for vehicles. It settles on the undercarriage, in wheel arches and on the sills and accelerates corrosion. This also applies to paintwork when salt reaches the bodywork via splashwater.
Moisture inside the vehicle , snow brought in on shoes and wet clothing , leads to damp carpets and can cause mould over time. Regular interior cleaning in winter helps prevent this.
Exterior Cleaning in Winter: What to Watch For
After driving on salted roads, cleaning the vehicle as soon as possible helps remove salt from the paintwork and undercarriage. RCC pays particular attention to wheel arches, sills and door bottom edges in winter , areas where salt and dirt accumulate most heavily.
RCC exterior cleaning includes a hand wash of the bodywork, wheel cleaning and careful drying. The Premium package adds tyre care and insect removal.
Interior Cleaning in Winter: Protection Against Moisture
In winter, wet shoes and damp clothing bring more moisture into the interior than in summer. Rubber floor mats as winter mats help catch moisture. Regular vacuuming removes dirt particles before they work their way in.
A thorough interior clean after winter , removing salt and grit from mats and carpets , is worthwhile to protect the vehicle.
When Is the Right Time for a Winter Clean?
Two moments make particular sense: a clean at the start of winter to take the vehicle into the season in good condition, and a clean after the end of the salting period in spring to remove salt completely.
In between , depending on the intensity of road treatment and mileage , an exterior clean after heavy salting can make sense.