PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do I protect my car from ice?
How can I protect my car in the winter? I live in northern Minnesota and I'm always worried about ice damaging my vehicle. What should I do?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The most effective way to protect your car from ice in Minnesota is to keep your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
If ice can’t be avoided, be sure to remove it correctly. Avoid the temptation to use warm water to melt the ice. Instead, turn your car on and let it warm up.
After the car has been running for a while, you should be able to scrape away the ice without damaging your vehicle. Be careful of areas near the paint—the cost to touch up or
repaint your car
gets expensive quickly.Also, keep in mind that salt and other chemicals used to treat slippery roads in the winter can wreak havoc on your car’s paint and undercarriage. Wash your vehicle often to avoid corrosion. At automatic car washes, choose a package that includes an undercarriage wash. Once a year, have your car detailed and ask for the undercarriage to be pressure washed and treated with sealant.
Regular washing and garaging of your vehicle can help you avoid filing a claim under your
comprehensive coverage
, which is the only way to have winter weather-related damage covered.Fortunately, comprehensive coverage doesn’t have to be costly. A licensed broker, the
Jerry
app can help you find the best car insurance rates in minutes for free.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
