How To Protect Your Car from Colorado’s Harsh Weather

We love all the sunshine we get to enjoy in Colorado. Fruita/Grand Junction enjoys hundreds of days each year without a cloud in the sky. People who live here know we all need to take precautions to protect everything that spends time outside.

Imagine what you would look like if you had to stay out in the sun all day, every day, without any protection. Is this how your car spends most days?

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Winterizing Your Car: Essentials for the Cold

The first day of winter arrives in Colorado on December, 21st. Fall in Grand Junction often can feature frost in the morning, warmer afternoons, and even snow. Now is the time to get your car's battery checked for winter and clean out the leaves that get under the hood and in the vents. Fall is also a great time to add a thick coat of wax.

Protecting Your Car from Winter's Worst

Wax can help keep the elements and salt associated with winter driving from eating away at your car. A good coat of wax will offer several weeks of protection and is worth the time. Regular washes during the winter will help keep your car looking its best, especially following a snowstorm.

Navigating Colorado's Rainy and Muddy Months

Applying a water-repellent treatment to your windows as Colorado transitions into the rainy and muddy season can keep streaks and spots off your vehicle. Pollen and tree sap should be washed off regularly during the spring just like the salt build-up during the winter.

Sun and Heat Damage: A Colorado Challenge

Pro Colorado Tip: If there is a parking spot in the shade, take it. If you can park in a garage, do so. To help protect the outside of your car you can look into car wax with UV protection that fights that faded look. Products for the inside of your car can help save the vinyl or leather on your seats and dashboard from damage.

How to Protect Your Car from Colorado’s Harsh Weather Conditions Year-Round

Life in Colorado can do a number on the appearance of your vehicle. Colorado's sunshine and extreme summer heat combined with the extreme cold of winter in the higher elevations can leave your car needing some TLC. Check out 16 tips for protecting your vehicle from Colorado's weather conditions year-round.

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LOOK: 14 Items To Keep In Your Car Before Winter Arrives in Western Colorado

Winter is right around the corner in western Colorado and now is the time to start thinking about your car's winter checklist. We have 14 items you'll be so glad you put in the truck of your car before winter arrived. 9 of these items are considered essential and the other 5 are things you'll be really glad you have with you this winter.

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MORE: Six Crazy Colorado State Weather Records that Still Stand Today

Colorado is no stranger to extreme weather. What is the warmest temperature you have felt in Colorado? What about the coldest low? From triple-digit temps to sustained snowfall, here are six of Colorado's most impressive weather records waiting to be broken.

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