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 | Forgive me for bringing up the "W" word while it's still (relatively) nice out, but winter is coming, and there are a few things you should do to get your car ready. | |
How to winterize your car
Time was when cars always needed to be winterized; today most cars can sail through four seasons with no special preparation. Still, there are a few basic things you can check to avoid getting stuck when the weather is cold and nasty.
| How to assemble a winter emergency kit
I'm a big believer in the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared." Here are a few simple, inexpensive items that you should keep in your car... just in case.
| Should you buy snow tires?
With most Americans still carefully watching what they spend, the idea of dropping a few hundred bucks on snow tires, when you have perfectly serviceable all-weathers on the car, may seem like an extravagance -- but snow tires really do make a big difference to you and your family's safety.
| Wax your car this week
No, seriously -- a pre-winter coat of wax is a key element in protecting your car's paint and fighting rust. While you're at it, might as well give the car a good wash and detail -- here's how.
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