Is it safe for me to add methylated spirits to the screenwash reservoir on my car during this cold snap? Is there anything else I should or shouldn't use? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Dec 21, 2009 - 10 answers

My wife and I are moving from NYC to Denver in the middle of January. We'll likely be shipping some stuff and then driving. I've never moved during the winter, so I'm looking for advice from people who have moved through snow or know of any issues getting to Denver around January. Best routes? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Oct 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Will I need electronic stability control for winter driving? Please help this California native and recent Texas resident decide on a car to buy before my first "real" winter in northern Illinois begins. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 18, 2009 - 26 answers

Do I really need winter tires in Denver? I lived in Chicago for 30 years and never bought winter tires. Granted, I was young and foolish for many of those years, but still. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Dec 12, 2007 - 17 answers

What are your best tricks for getting your car unstuck from snow on the side of the street? [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Dec 7, 2007 - 32 answers

Would I be crazy to take driving lessons/learn to drive during the winter (ie in the snow)? [more inside]
posted by hector horace on Nov 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Why do roads take on a whitish-grey color in winter? And I don't mean because of snowfall. [more inside]
posted by padjet1 on Jan 22, 2007 - 20 answers

It's getting cold out! Our Dodge Malibu, accustomed to the balmy climate of North Texas, now must navigate the chill of Western Washington! Oh, you know there's [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Nov 10, 2006 - 21 answers

I'm driving from San Francisco to Toronto right before Christmas. I-80 is the most direct route. How are the winter driving conditions? Would I be better off with a more southern route? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Dec 12, 2005 - 14 answers