About one-third of drivers plan to travel away from home during the pandemic winter of 2021, according to a recent survey. Most of their vehicles are not equipped to handle extreme weather conditions sliding across North America.
Your morning commute in frigid weather will soon begin, but only cold air comes out of the heating vents. Driving while wearing a thick coat can help keep you warm behind the wheel, but it will take some expert sleuthing to get your heater and defroster functioning again.
Our rides could use a little extra love this time of year, especially if you live in extreme weather.
Even if you enjoy a milder climate and don’t have to shovel the driveway or worry about road salts damaging your wheels and undercarriage, there’s still things you can do to care for your vehicle this winter.
Cooler nights in early winter can take the air out of your driving, literally.
Underinflated tires wear out faster and don’t handle as well on slick roads. Here’s how to keep aging tires from deflating your wallet (or purse).
There’s less margin for error on winter roadways, making a reliable set of brakes more important now than any other time of year.
Learn why now’s the time to get your brakes inspected, no matter where you live.
The trunk’s loaded and tank's full of gas. Yet, there's more to getting ready than loading up the family for the Great American Adventure.
Did you leave time for a brake system inspection?
The trunk’s loaded and tank's full of gas. Yet, there's more to getting ready than loading up the family for the Great American Adventure.
Did you leave time for a brake system inspection?
Remember your last sudden stop while driving? How quickly your vehicle stops depends on numerous factors including speed, weight of the car, condition of the brakes and road condition. Are your brakes up to the winter road challenge?
Brakes operate in high temperatures under normal conditions, and months of summer heat only tax the system further.
Experts urge drivers to conduct a post-summer brake inspection to see how well your stopping system is holding up after months of intense weather.
Vehicle problems tend to sneak up on us, but brakes tend to offer us warnings beforehand. Paying heed to the squeaks and vibrations can save you a bundle in repairs.