Prepare For Unpredictable Winter Driving With Help From Shingle Springs Subaru

Even though the weather is pretty mild here in Shingle Springs Subaru, it pays to know how to navigate when faced with precipitation. Shingle Springs Subaru is pleased to offer a great selection of safe and stable Subaru vehicles and we'd like to let you know some helpful tips that can make driving in winter a little bit easier.

Driving Safer in Rain

Because of our Mediterranean climate, we see the bulk of our precipitation in the winter in Shingle Springs. Driving in rain can be daunting at times but it isn't impossible. Because even a light rain can impair your visibility, take your time and give other vehicles more space. It can be tempting to go fast when you're driving a vehicle that has all-wheel drive, but too much speed on wet roads can cause you to hydroplane no matter how safe your vehicle is. Many modern vehicles feature automatic headlights that will likely turn themselves on during bad weather. Even if you have to turn them on manually, driving with your lights on during rain allows other vehicles to see you better and keeps you safer than if they were off.

Driving Safer in Snow

If you enjoy heading to the high country for winter fun, it pays to know how to drive safely in the snow. Similar to driving in rain, slowing down, taking your time and giving space to other vehicles will go a long way toward keeping you safe. Know your braking system and try to decelerate without brakes whenever possible. Powering up hills or around corners when it's snowing can have disastrous results. Even when you're driving a vehicle that features all-wheel drive, it pays to take great care when driving in snow.

Have Your Subaru Serviced By the Experts at Shingle Springs Subaru

Helping you take great care of your Subaru is what we do best at Shingle Springs Subaru! Our state-of-the-art service facility is staffed by factory trained technicians who know your Subaru best, inside and out. We insist on using genuine Subaru parts, fluids and filters when we work on your vehicle, the same products you'll find at great prices in our on-site parts department. Check out our service information pages to learn more about what we can do for you and then feel free to schedule your next service visit online. We're located at 4045 Wild Chaparral Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682. We look forward to helping you get the most out of your Subaru at Shingle Springs Subaru!