How Falling Leaves Can Damage Your Vehicle

Fall in northern Wisconsin means colorful scenery, cooler temperatures and plenty of time spent on the road enjoying the season. While falling leaves add to the beauty, they can also create unexpected problems for your vehicle if they’re left to collect. Wet leaves can trap moisture against your vehicle’s paint, clog drainage areas near the windshield and reduce visibility when they stick to the glass or get caught under your wiper blades. Leaves and debris can also cover cameras and sensors on newer vehicles, affecting the performance of important safety features.

Here are a few simple ways to help protect your vehicle this Fall:

• Wash your vehicle regularly to remove leaves, dirt and road grime.
• Clear leaves from the base of the windshield to help prevent clogged drainage areas.
• Check windshield wipers and replace worn blades for better visibility.
• Keep cameras and sensors clean so advanced safety features can function properly.
• Inspect your vehicle for dents, scratches or chipped paint before winter weather arrives.

Learn more about seasonal vehicle care with these helpful articles:
Consumer Reports – Can Falling Leaves Damage Your Car’s Paint?, Safelite – Better Be-Leaf It: Fall Leaves Can Damage Your Car, AAA – Fall Driving Tips: Staying Safe as Seasons Change

If Fall driving leaves its mark, our team is ready to help.
Call us today at 715-369-1144.