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A view through a car's windshield of a snowy road

Posted December 19, 2019 Know How

ABS Brakes and Winter Driving: Understanding These Snow Saviors

How can ABS brakes save your life this winter? We break it down, so you can appreciate how helpful these snowy saviors are.

Posted December 15, 2019 LifeStyle

How to Prep Your Snowmobile for a Safe and Fun Winter

When the weather outside is frightful, that just means it’s playtime if you ride a snowmobile, and if you know how to prep your snowmobile.

A door lock. Prevent frozen door locks with these tips.

Posted November 26, 2019 Know How

How to Keep Door Locks From Freezing

Jack Frost nipping at your door locks? Here are some tips on how to keep door locks from freezing in the winter.

A car buried in snow. Ever wondered how long you should warm your car up? Here are the benefits to warming your car up for a few minutes, and reasons why you shouldn't let it idle for too long.

Posted March 19, 2019 Know How

Benefits Of Warming Up Your Car: How Long Is Too Long?

There are a couple of benefits of warming up your car, but too much of a good thing isn’t good. Here’s why you should warm up your car, but not too long.

A car's windshield wipers. Automakers have engineered wipers to be able to wipe water, snow and dirt off your car's windshield effectively and efficiently. Here's how windshield wipers operate.

Posted March 6, 2019 Know How

How Do Windshield Wipers Work With Different Types of Debris?

How do windshield wipers work when there’s more than just rain on your glass? We’ve got the answers.

Posted February 24, 2019 Know How

Winter Car Tips: 5 Reasons to Dig Your Car Out of the Snow

Even when the weather outside is frightful and the snow is piled high, it’s important to clean your car off. Here are some winter safety tips that will motivate you to shovel out your car after the next big storm…

A warning sign on a digital board during a snowstorm. Winter doesn't just make it difficult to get around, but colder temperatures can have a drastic effect on your car.

Posted February 13, 2019 Know How

Freeze Warning: How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Car?

Wondering, “how does cold weather affect your car?” We give you the lowdown on things that can go wrong when temperatures drop.

Snow tires on a car. While it makes sense to just put two snow tires on the axle that gets power, here's why that's a bad idea.

Posted February 13, 2019 Know How

Using Snow Tires: Are Two Snow Tires Enough For Winter Driving?

Summer and some all-season tires aren’t flexible enough for winter traction. Using snow tires can restore vital traction even when the roads are slippery.

Posted February 9, 2019 Know How

Must-Have Winter ATV Riding Essentials This Season

Here are the cold weather winter ATV riding essentials that will hold you over through the winter.

Snow covering a car's windshield wipers during a winter storm. Buying a real set of winter wiper blades can help you get through the winter season hassle-free.

Posted February 8, 2019 Featured

What Are Winter Wiper Blades? A Seasonal Primer

What are winter wiper blades? You’ve no doubt seen this item lurking on the shelves of your local auto parts store, but a quick inspection doesn’t necessarily reveal the key differences between these wipers and the spring/summer/fall set you’re used to running. Why would you consider swapping in…