❄️🚗 How to care for your car in winter? A complete guide: car chemicals, care, and safe driving rules.

Winter is the most challenging time for your car. Low temperatures, snow, slush, road salt, humidity, and limited visibility mean your car requires special care. Proper care and the right chemicals not only make everyday use easier but also increase driving safety in winter conditions.

In this guide, we present best practices for winter car care, along with recommendations for products you can find on the YOC Platform in the car detailing category.

🔧 1. Winter car chemicals – what do you really need?

In winter, it's worth investing in products that improve visibility, protect vehicle components, and make everyday use easier. The most important include:

✔ Winter windshield washer fluid

Essential for safe driving in snow, mud and road salt.
On the YOC Platform you will find, among others:
👉 Winter windshield washer fluid STAPAR -21°C Citrus 4L Winter windshield washer fluid 4L -21C Citrus with funnel Ethanol Stapar – YOC Platform - Your store
👉 STAPAR 5L Winter Windshield Washer Fluid – Ready to Use Stapar 5L Winter Windshield Washer Fluid – YOC Platform - Your Store

✔ G12 coolant

Protects the cooling system against freezing and corrosion.
👉 Available: G12 Pink Coolant 5L – STAPAR

✔ Glass and mirror cleaning products

They facilitate the removal of frost and prevent re-freezing.

✔ Plastic and seal care products

They prevent doors from freezing and seals from squeaking.

✔ Defrosters for locks and windows

Irreplaceable on frosty mornings.

❄️ 2. Why is winter windshield washer fluid essential?

Visibility is crucial in winter. Road salt, mud, and moisture create a greasy, difficult-to-remove film on the windshield.
STAPAR winter windshield washer fluid works at low temperatures and effectively removes:

• oil film,

• road dirt,

• salt,

• slush,

• greasy deposits.

👉 You can find windshield washer products in the category:
Car detailing → Winter fluids

🧼 3. Winter care of the bodywork and rims

✔ Regular car washing

Yes, you should wash your car in winter too!
Road salt is extremely aggressive – it accelerates corrosion and can damage paintwork.

✔ Choose professional means

In the auto detailing category, we recommend:
👉 Stapar APC 500 ml – removes mud, salt and greasy dirt
👉 STAPAR Bloody Rim – perfect for heavily soiled winter rims

✔ Paint protection

Wax or quick detailer creates a protective layer and makes it harder for salt to adhere.

🧊 4. How to protect seals and doors from freezing?

Moisture + frost = frozen doors.
To prevent this:

• use special silicone preparations for seals,

• avoid hot water (it cracks the paint!),

• Regularly clean mud from doors and door sills.

Products from the car chemicals category will help protect seals before winter.

🔥 5. Winter cooling system – you can NOT forget about this

In winter, the cooling system operates in extreme conditions.
You must take care of:

✔ Suitable coolant

Preferably G12 , unless the car manufacturer recommends otherwise.
👉 On YOC Platform: STAPAR G12 5L – ready to use

G12 Pink Stapar Coolant 5L – YOC Platform - Your store

✔ Proper fluid level

Low levels can lead to overheating or freezing.

✔ No leaks

The system must be tight – any leak in winter is dangerous.

🚗💨 6. Safe driving in winter – rules worth knowing

Even though it is not automotive chemicals, safety rules cannot be ignored:

✔ Longer braking distance

In snow, braking distances can be up to 10 times longer!

✔ Gentle operation of the gas and brake

Avoid sudden movements – this is the most common cause of slipping.

✔ Check your winter tires

Tread depth: min. 4 mm
Blood pressure: check every 2 weeks

✔ Take care of your visibility

Clean windshield = safe driving.

✔ Regular use of winter fluids

Both for washers and cooling.

🔗 7. Products from the "Car detailing" category worth considering in winter

👉 Winter windshield washer fluids – STAPAR
👉 G12 coolant fluids
👉 Bloody Rim STAPAR
👉 Stapar APC 500 ml
👉 Defrosters and window cleaners

Check out the full offer here:
➡️ www.yocplatform.com/collections/auto-detailing Auto detailing - cosmetics and professional products | YOC Platform - YOC Platform - Your store

❄️ Summary

Winter is a time when your car requires more care and better products. With the right car care products, systematic maintenance, and proven products , you can:

• prevent breakdowns,

• improve visibility,

• protect paint and rims,

• increase your safety on the road,

• extend the life of your car.

Take care of your car in winter – it will reward you with reliability, driving comfort and safety.