WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people have during the winter months: We grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm up the ...

While you may not need to warm up your car as much as you once thought, what should you do if your car won't start in the cold weather? If you do try starting your car and aren't successful, it might ...

DETROIT — As frigid temperatures engulf large swaths of the nation, auto experts are debunking a longtime myth about driving in winter. AAA, a federation of motor clubs, recommends drivers start their ...

There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have. There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before ...

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...

Over the years, I've had a few cars with a remote start feature. While many new cars come equipped with remote start these days, adding remote start to your car before winter sets in is a cost ...

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled poorly, those first few minutes of winter driving can shorten engine life, ...

CLEVELAND — It’s a morning habit we all have during the winter months: we grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm it up. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Imagea If you’re over the age of 30, you likely remember your parents and grandparents warming up their cars before driving ...

On a bitter morning, the urge to crank the heater and let a frozen car idle for ages is strong, but that old habit can quietly chew through fuel, wear out parts, and still leave the windshield frosted ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people have during the winter months: We grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm up the ...