Winter in Baku is short, but road salt and de-icing chemicals, mud and damp seriously harm a car's paint, wheels and interior. A few simple steps before winter save you from expensive repairs later.
Body and paint
Polishing the paint and protecting it with a ceramic coating – or at least a protective product – before winter stops salt and dirt from soaking into the clear coat. Fix chips and scratches before winter: salt quickly causes rust on bare metal.
Wheels
Salt and de-icers speed up corrosion on wheels with peeling lacquer. If a wheel has bubbles or chips, painting it before winter is the better deal. Wash your wheels often in winter.
Interior
Use rubber mats and keep fabric carpets dry. Damp inside the car causes fogged windows and odours – deep cleaning and a dry interior before winter prevent this.
Technical checklist
- Tyres: tread depth and pressure.
- Battery: a weak battery is the first thing to fail in the cold.
- Antifreeze and winter screen-wash fluid.
- Wiper blades and lights.
Winter-ready package
PRO SERVICE "Winter-ready package": body polishing + engine bay cleaning + interior deep cleaning – 390 AZN for everything. You can choose the package when booking online.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I wash the car in winter?
After days when the roads were salted, wash the car as soon as you can – especially the underbody and wheels.
Is a ceramic coating worth it before winter?
Yes, ceramic reduces how much salt and dirt stick to the paint and makes washing easier.
