North Dakota Winter Car Hack You Need to Know

There are so many thing you need to do in the wintertime. You want to clear vents and chimneys, wrap exposed pipes, clean your gutters, look for gaps in windows and door frames, and check your roof for holes that could lead to leaks when the snow melts.

Well, I have one more thing you really need to add to your list, and you might find it a little surprising. You actually might want to do this several times this winter.

Car Care

We spend a ton of money on our cars, so you want to make sure you're taking care of the vehicle.

Have you ever seen someone driving around with holes and rust along the bottom of their car? -- We all have. A lot of times, this happens because of the salt and other chemicals on the roads.

After a big snow, this can be very helpful, but also very damaging to your car.

Leaving your car exposed to salt will cause parts of your car to weaken and rust. It's called "Salt erosion."

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(ALSO SEE: 5 Laws & Rules You Need To Know For Winter)

What Can You Do?

It might seem like a lost cause, but you should really wash your car in the Winter. I'm not from North Dakota originally, so I never knew this was a thing people did.

If you're also not from here, trust me, I know how crazy it sounds; you're probably thinking your car will just get dirty again from all of the slush getting kicked up and wind blowing things around.

While this is true, you don't want to leave the salt sitting on your car all Winter. According to ErieInsurance.com, you should pick a of the slightly warmer day where it's over 32 degrees and to head over to the car wash to rise that salt away. This will help keep your car from rusting.

I hope this helps you keep your car looking shiny and new.