It's one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself safe during the winter driving season.

While service advisors like to see people come in before the snow flies to winterize their car, they're still prepared to deal with a huge backlog that happens every year.

There are three main areas they advise drivers to focus on with maintaining their vehicles:

Winter tires - A good set of winter tires grip better in slippery conditions and on ice.

Replacing fluids - It's a standard part of any regular servicing, but it is extra important to replace your vital fluids heading into the winter season.

Emergency kits - It's often overlooked but it's highly important for drivers to have a fully stocked emergency kit that includes blankets, fresh water, candles, and other emergency items needed in a desperate situation.

Service experts also say that it is higly important to service older vehicles because they fall prey to winter conditions faster.