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Every winter drivers should take active steps to protect their car from road salt.
Road salt is necessary for safe transportation when snow and ice accumulate on roads and highways and cause dangerous driving conditions.
Salt was first used in 1930's in snow and ice control to make roads safe and passable by creating a lower freezing temperature of water. It is most available and cost-effective de-icer. It is easy to store, handle, and apply.
Some 15 million tons of de-icing salt is used each year in U.S. and about 4-5 million in Canada.
Salt keeps snow and ice from bonding to pavement and to allow snowplows to remove accumulations quickly and efficiently.
Studies show that salt use reduces accidents by 88%.
Washing your car during wintertime is one of best things you can do to maintain value of your car. Mud, salt, rain, sleet, and snow can damage your car's clear finish. Mud and salt caked on undercarriage promote rust, especially in older vehicles, and can also affect how well your car drives.
