WINTER Maintenance

Autumn and winter are seasons that most owners of classic American vehicles view with some trepidation. Dark, cold days combined with snow, ice and salt-covered roads mean that many put their cars into hibernation to protect them from the worst of the seasonal ravages.

Yet it’s also a great time, while your car is off the road (or at the very least, not as active) to undertake some winter maintenance. That can be anything from a basic service to tackling those niggly jobs that have been annoying you, but you don’t want to take your pride and joy off the road for an unspecified period of time during the summer.

Such tasks could be anything from dealing with a leaking transmission to overhauling your brakes or undertaking an engine upgrade or rebuild - even a full-on respray or restoration.

And if you have decided to take your car off the road for the winter, it might be worth considering your storage options and looking into some professional storage solutions if you’re not able to keep your vehicle garaged at home.

Winter might seem to be a bit of a fallow period for American vehicle owners, but it offers some great opportunities to get your classic in tip-top condition for spring. Listed here are several American vehicle specialists who can help you get your car or truck ready for next year’s days out, shows or cruises.