In the winter, many places use road salt to melt ice and snow. While it keeps roads safe, it can also cause rust and corrosion on your vehicle. Thus harming your car’s undercarriage.
Over time, road salt can nibble away at your car’s metal parts, turning minor issues into expensive headaches.
Don’t let 2025 be the year your car waves the white flag! To keep your ride road-ready, we’ve rounded up practical hacks to tackle salt damage. Follow these tips, and your car will thank you with a longer, smoother life.
Hacks Corner
1. Frequent Washing: Regular washing is crucial. After driving in snowy or icy conditions, thoroughly wash your car’s undercarriage. High-pressure hoses are ideal for reaching hard-to-reach areas. Consider using a car wash with an undercarriage wash option.
2. Wax Application: Applying a coat of wax to the undercarriage provides a protective barrier against salt and moisture. This helps prevent salt from directly contacting the metal, reducing the risk of corrosion.
3. Undercoating: Undercoating is a more permanent solution. It involves applying a thick, rubberised coating to the undercarriage, which provides excellent protection against salt, rocks, and other road debris.
4. Rinse Off Salt After Storms: Even if you can’t wash your entire car, take a few minutes to rinse off the undercarriage after a snow or ice storm. This helps remove a significant amount of salt before it can cause damage.
5. Use a Salt Remover: Specialised salt remover sprays can help neutralise and remove road salt. These products are readily available at most auto parts stores.
Road salt has its purpose of keeping the road free of snow and potential ice, but it can also have pretty expensive, and adverse effects on your car’s undercarriage. While we implore you to try these tips in this year’s winter season, we are also available to carry out preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on your vehicle to keep it running in this GOT-level climate.
At Fivestar Autocentre, our ingenious team of auto technicians is on the ground to remedy any faults or upgrade your vehicle to keep it working in optimal condition. As an award-winning and RAC-approved garage, you can rest easy knowing that your car will receive world-class service and the best professional handling.
Book a service with us this winter season and save yourself from road salt stress!!
