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  • How to stay warm in your car during winter

    How to stay warm in your car during winter

    There’s nothing worse than getting ready for a drive and realizing your car heater is not working. Fortunately, there are a few other budget-friendly ways to keep warm until you can take your vehicle in for heater repair.

  • How Do Heated Seats Work?

    How Do Heated Seats Work?

    Heated seats are often thought of as a luxury item and are most often included in high-end cars. The actual technology behind heated seats, however, is no different than that used in electric blankets, hair dryers, water heaters and anything else that uses electricity to produce heat.

  • What Are Winter Windshield Wiper Blades?

    What Are Winter Windshield Wiper Blades?

    What are winter wiper blades? Why would you consider swapping in a different set of wiper blades once the snow starts to fall and the cold weather sets in? Is it really necessary, or merely optional, from a safety standpoint? Let’s take a closer look.

  • Importance of Checking Tire Pressure in the Winter

    Importance of Checking Tire Pressure in the Winter

    From corrosive road salt to slick roads, winter creates many challenges for drivers. Making sure your tires are properly inflated is an important part of getting the best performance out of your vehicle – especially during the winter months. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping your tires aired up in extreme winter weather.

  • Four Reasons to Wash Your Car in the Winter

    Four Reasons to Wash Your Car in the Winter

    Once winter rolls around, it seems impossible to keep your car clean for longer than a few hours; the cold weather is harsh on our cars, especially in snowy conditions. While you don’t have to wash your car every day, it is important for your car’s maintenance keep up with regular washes during the winter. Here are a few reasons to keep your car clean this winter.

  • What To Do if You’re Stranded in Your Car in a Snowstorm

    What To Do if You’re Stranded in Your Car in a Snowstorm

    It’s winter and there’s probably no more hazardous season than this one. Not all of us know what to do if you get trapped during a snowstorm. Imagine you get stuck in a white out snowstorm and can’t drive any further, do you know how to survive being stuck in your car during a snowstorm in the Northern Illinois winter?