So before the winter snow engulfs the streets and keep your car stuck in the garage like a rotting corpse, you might as well start checking for replacements and repairs now. Pretty soon, the belts will give, the wipers won't budge, and the battery would have corroded. Before Santa Claus comes through the chimney and smells something bad, your car's oil and brake fluids should have already been refilled. Remember that brake fluids absorb moisture and can cause your brakes to be defective.