A Women’s Point of View: Turn Up The Heat

by Colette Cooley, Cars for Keeps Office Manager

I am sure everyone has noticed that it’s cold out there! This is easily explained; it’s January in North America. Most of us are not ‘winter people’, so in our hearts and minds we are basking on a warm beach somewhere in the Caribbean. Take a moment to think about that and go “aahhh”. OK, back to reality.

Just like people, cars need a little extra TLC in cold weather. The phrase ‘cold start’ takes on a whole new meaning. Batteries that are old and weak give out a lot in cold weather. Temperature sensors become overworked and stop functioning as they should. Windshield wipers get frozen to the windshield and when forced to let go, have bits of rubber break off and you get streaks on your windshield. Car doors and door handles get frozen shut. Power windows freeze and won’t work. That is the one that makes me bang my head on the steering wheel.

Anyway, there are some things that could help these situations. A heated garage, an electric blanket for your car, a block heater that you plug into an electrical outlet are just a few suggestions. Robert’s blog covered some helpful preventive measures so I will not go over them again. Life happens to all of us and everyone here at Cars For Keeps is here to help you in the big and small things to keep your veheicle in good working order. We are at your service.