DENVER, Oct. 18- Tires checked. Emergency car kit in place. Car cooling system checked. Brakes inspected. Battery and cables checked. It appears that your car is ready for the upcoming winter driving season. But have you checked one of the most overlooked aspects in preparing your car for winter? AAA has designated October as Car Care Month to remind all motorists to winterize their vehicles. Two often forgotten or neglected items are windshield wipers and wiper fluid reservoirs. A heavy snowstorm can turn into a slushy mess on the highways in a matter of hours. Often, this leads to severe splashback from other vehicles and dangerously low levels of visibility that can create a serious risk for accidents. If there was a winter storm today, could your windshield wipers handle it? Do you have enough wiper fluid in your reservoir for an extended period of use during and after a storm? AAA Colorado is encouraging all motorists to inspect or have their car inspected by a professional before the onset of winter driving conditions. For more information on preparing your car for winter, or to find a AAA approved auto repair facility near you, go to www.aaa.com/CarCareTips. AAA Colorado reaches one in four households in the state and is an advocate for safety and security for all travelers. As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its nearly 49 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services, as well as member-exclusive savings. ###
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