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Edmonton Winter Car Prep Guide 2024

🚨 Beat the rush! Book winter services before Oct 15th and save up to $200 on appointments

⚠️ Edmonton Winter Timeline Alert

First Freeze Expected: September 20-October 10

First Snow Expected: October 15-November 1

Winter Tire Deadline: December 1

Book now to avoid 2-week wait times

Priority Winter Services

Winter Tire Installation

HIGH PRIORITY

$80-150

Book your winter tire installation by October 15th to avoid the rush

Best Time: October 1-31 Find Mechanics

Battery Testing

HIGH PRIORITY

$120-200

Cold weather reduces battery capacity by 30-50%

Best Time: September-November Find Mechanics

Cooling System Service

MEDIUM PRIORITY

$100-180

Check antifreeze levels and thermostat before -20°C hits

Best Time: October-November Find Mechanics

Oil Change to Winter Grade

MEDIUM PRIORITY

$60-120

Switch to 5W-30 or 0W-20 for better cold weather performance

Best Time: October-December Find Mechanics

Edmonton Winter Driving Challenges

Temperature Extremes

  • ❄️ Average winter low: -14°C (can drop to -40°C)
  • 🔋 Battery failure increases 300% below -20°C
  • 🛞 All-season tires lose grip below 7°C

Road Conditions

  • 🧊 Black ice common on bridges and overpasses
  • 🌨️ Snow season: November to March
  • ⚠️ Emergency calls increase 400% during first snowfall

💰 Smart Booking = Big Savings

Book by Oct 15

Save $75+

Avoid rush pricing

Bundle Services

Save $150+

Winter package deals

Early Bird Special

Save $200+

September bookings

Essential Edmonton Winter Emergency Kit

Must-Have Items

  • Booster cables
  • Ice scraper
  • Emergency blanket
  • Flashlight
  • Sand/salt

Pro Tips

  • Keep emergency kit in trunk year-round
  • Check battery in flashlight monthly
  • Replace emergency blanket every 2 years
  • Add extra phone charger/power bank

Don't Wait for the First Snowfall!

Book your winter car prep services today and beat the rush

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