During winter, road salt is essential for keeping roads safe and preventing accidents. However, while it helps improve driving conditions, road salt can cause significant damage to your vehicle if left unchecked.
Salt is highly corrosive, and when it comes into contact with your vehicle’s undercarriage, it can cause rust to form on metal and aluminum components. Over time, this rust and corrosion weakens the material, leading to costly repairs. The undercarriage, including the frame and suspension components, is particularly vulnerable. Salt residue can also damage your car’s paint. When salt settles on the surface and mixes with moisture, it can create a chemical reaction that leads to peeling paint and faded colors
To prevent salt damage, wash your vehicle regularly during winter, especially the undercarriage. Applying a protective coating to your car's paint can also help reduce the impact of salt.
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