Tyler, an automotive specialist, discusses the lasting impact of road salt on vehicles.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As municipalities gear up for winter conditions, the salt applied to roadways to combat ice can effectively reduce hazardous driving surfaces. However, this same salt might pose risks to the health of your vehicle.

"The salt used on the roads can be highly corrosive. Many people believe that once it dries, it poses no threat. However, that's not the case. When it rains again and your vehicle drives over that area, the moisture reactivates the corrosive properties of the salt," explained Gary Stewart, mechanic and managing partner at Stewart’s Automotive in Tyler.

While East Texas experiences milder winters and less snowfall compared to states with harsher climates, the use of salt in this region is still significant and should not be overlooked.

"While it may take more time, they do continue to develop. As I mentioned, it remains until it is either neutralized or removed," Stewart remarked.<