
On a frigid winter morning, most drivers are focused on one thing: clearing the frost from their windshields so they can get moving. But while you’re scraping away at the glass, your car might be trying to tell you something more serious. Cold weather doesn’t just affect visibility; it also masks early signs of engine trouble that could leave you stranded. When I worked as a mechanic, I saw plenty of people shrug things off as a symptom of the cold weather. But with the frost on your windows comes several issues that often get ignored.