Six Automotive Safety Sensors You Should Always Keep Clean in the Winter
If you are driving a relatively new car, there are usually several sensors and cameras to help you keep yourself safe. Here are six essential sensors on your car that you should look for and keep free of snow, ice and mud this winter.
In winter, cars get incredibly dirty. Snow can cover most of your car or melt, leaving behind ice and mud. Sand and salt can get off the road and onto your car. All of these materials can make it difficult for your vehicle’s safety sensors to function properly. This video from YouTube channel Consumer Reports shows the most important areas of your car to keep clean. Use a rag with a little water and soap and clean the backup camera lens, bumper sensors, blind spot dashboards, windshield camera and sensor, 360-degree camera on side mirrors or grille and the entire grille. … Obviously, if you are driving an older car, these tips are not for you. However, if you drive a slightly new car, a clean car is a safe car.