Despite winters getting milder each year over the past few decades, we can’t really call snow a complete rarity yet. For this reason, experts urge you to take care of your cars and properly prepare them for winter. True, although this advice is quite universal, this time LLLParts specialists want to talk specifically about Volkswagen brand cars.
We all know very well that the months of December are often more similar not to deep winter, but to late autumn. That is why drivers often still have time to prepare for snow, which not only makes the road surface slippery but also complicates another extremely important aspect of driving: visibility. True, these days modern Volkswagen brand cars offer an endless array of functions related to all-around visibility, so to say that perfectly functioning wipers are enough for good visibility is definitely not enough.
1. Modern camera systems
As mentioned earlier, modern Volkswagen cars are equipped with a wide variety of security systems. One of them is night-vision cameras, integrated into the car so the driver can better navigate and identify potential obstacles in the blinding darkness. True, it is worth noting that this security function was only available in the one and only Volkswagen Touareg model. The main idea of this function is that the driver can see what he cannot see with the naked eye, and the image is displayed on the dashboard. Given that in winter it is dark for most of the day, this function becomes essential, adding an extra layer of security. Unfortunately, not all Volkswagen Touareg models had a night vision mode. Only higher trim levels and luxury SUVs manufactured since 2018 could enjoy this function. However, LLLParts specialists remind you that if the Touareg car did not have this function, it can be easily integrated, because there will definitely be a place for the components of this system. Of course, you should choose only original VW parts, because only they can ensure flawless operation and durability.
2. Headlights
Probably all drivers will agree that the light emitted by headlights in the dark is the most important function of the car, which directly affects overall driving safety. For this reason, you should ensure they work perfectly and that the technology used in them is up to date. For example, the Volkswagen Passat B8. This popular car, launched in 2014, was initially equipped with outdated Xenon headlight technology, which does not always provide high-quality road lighting in the dark. However, it is worth remembering that around 2018, the model was updated, and the new Passat already had LED technology headlights, which are much more efficient in the dark. True, the headlights of both the old and new versions of the models are the same shape, so it is not difficult to replace them. But LLLParts specialists emphasize that simply replacing the headlights will not give the desired result. This requires replacing countless other electronic components.
3. Heating systems
It is obvious that various heating systems are extremely important during the winter, and it is not just seat heating. The most important thing is that the car has a working window and mirror heating, because this is more important than many people think. In cool weather, fogging on windows and mirrors is common. By the way, fogged-up mirrors, for example, significantly reduce the visibility of what is happening on the road behind the car, which is very dangerous. Therefore, if the driver notices that this function is not working properly, it should be repaired as soon as possible. Practically any service can easily identify the problem and replace the components. By the way, it is important to reiterate that only original components should be used.
