Posted on 12/20/2024
Winter roads may look scenic, but they hide an enemy—road salt. While it’s necessary for melting ice and keeping roads safe, road salt can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Left unchecked, it can lead to rust, corrosion, and long-term damage to your car’s undercarriage and bodywork. The good news? A few proactive steps can keep your vehicle safe from the harsh effects of road salt all winter long. Why Road Salt is Harmful to Your Car Road salt isn’t just table salt tossed onto icy streets. It’s a mix of sodium chloride or magnesium chloride designed to lower the freezing point of water. While it’s great for preventing icy roads, its chemical properties are highly corrosive to metal surfaces. When road salt sticks to your car, especially in hidden areas like wheel wells and undercarriages, it mixes with moisture and accelerates rust formation. Over time, this can eat away at your car’s metal components, including brakes, suspensio ... read more