Wedekind Motors Blog | Auto Dealer Near Albany

Wedekind Motors knows that Schenectady- and Albany-area weather can tank the prospects of a road trip this time of year when it comes to unforeseen vehicle-mechanical circumstances. And you probably don't have a reliable service center on hand at home with the parts and labor required to make fixes happen. Luckily, in advance of the storm, you can help stave off some common problems with help from these handy tips.

• Maintain the performance shape of vehicle lights and bulbs. During colder months, the days are dimmer, and evening light can be worse. Take care of any issues like fogginess…

You know that road salt can stain your clothes, your carpets, and any other fabric that is exposed to melting salty ice.

Or do you?

If you're like most Americans, you've always wondered what road salt really is. It's actually the same stuff as your table salt, NaCl, or "sodium chloride." It's just been chopped up in a coarser grit.

That isn't what's staining your used car's carpeted foot wells, however.

Road salt has two "secret" ingredients: calcium carbonate, and magnesium carbonate.

Don't worry, these two chemicals are harmless. In fact, magnesium…

Winter is fast upon us, and many of you are left asking, "is there anything I should be doing to protect my car this winter?"

Eric the Car Guy has several tips and tricks to see you through to spring without a breakdown.

1. Inspect for any mechanical problems and make repairs before the snow starts falling. Once temperatures plummet and your vehicle is working hard to fight through snow, that's when an untreated problem is going to rear its ugly head. Nip it in the bud, and avoid getting stuck in a blizzard.
2. Check your tread depth. We strongly…