# Driving/Drivers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Snow on cloth upholstery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-on-cloth-upholstery/25699)
**Author:** [@snlink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snlink)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-on-cloth-upholstery/25699 "2009-01-29T23:06:33Z")
My wife gets angry at me because I'm not too careful about dragging some snow (on my coat or on the newspaper bag) into the car on snowy days, and some snow gets on the upholstery. She's worried that over time it will ru… --- ## [Winter Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/25509)
**Author:** [@dpogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpogo1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/25509 "2009-01-26T00:21:22Z")
Over the summer I purchased a 2002 T Bird with only 5.900 miles on it. The T=bird was kept by the original owner in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. I do not have that luxury and I am storing it outsi… --- ## [Pickup fish tails in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-fish-tails-in-snow/25359)
**Author:** [@mjohnston8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjohnston8)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-fish-tails-in-snow/25359 "2009-01-23T19:58:21Z")
will putting sand bags in the back of my pickup truck help with fish tailing in snowy weather? Thank you. mjohnston8 --- ## [Subaru no chains or Mercedes w chains?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-no-chains-or-mercedes-w-chains/23834)
**Author:** [@giovanni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giovanni)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-no-chains-or-mercedes-w-chains/23834 "2008-12-24T22:11:41Z")
(I posted this in 2 areas, since I need to decide in a few hours - hope that's ok protocol). Hi - this is for anyone with some snow driving experience. We're in Portland OR and supposed to drive up to Mt. Hood (1 hr… --- ## [Snow Driving Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-driving-question/23833)
**Author:** [@giovanni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giovanni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-driving-question/23833 "2008-12-24T22:11:39Z")
Hi - this is for anyone with some snow driving experience. We're in Portland OR and supposed to drive up to Mt. Hood (1 hr) for Xmas Eve today and there's a decent snowstorm here (for us) - chains are required in town a… --- ## [Snow tires for ski trips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-for-ski-trips/23591)
**Author:** [@avanai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avanai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-for-ski-trips/23591 "2008-12-24T21:02:31Z")
I live in San Francisco, and this year I've got a ski lodge at Tahoe. I've got a '99 Lexus GS300, which is RWD. I'm trying to decide if I need to invest in snow tires. I have a set of chains, which are often requi… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/23610)
**Author:** [@blen\_dejene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blen_dejene)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/23610 "2008-12-22T14:05:49Z")
My car won't start this morning when i was trying to head to work. The temprature is probably around -30. I can hear the engine trying to fire but the minute i release the key it stops. The car was pluged all night and b… --- ## [Driving from Boston to Quebec City](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-from-boston-to-quebec-city/23524)
**Author:** [@wilnunna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilnunna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-from-boston-to-quebec-city/23524 "2008-12-17T15:47:53Z")
I live in Boston and am headed to Quebec City for a few days over Christmas. Though not surprised, I was alarmed to find out how much colder it is up in the Great White North than in the Northeast (10F vs. 35F). Will I n… --- ## [Used Car Recommendation - AWD Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-recommendation-awd-sedan/23092)
**Author:** [@Minnesota\_Cook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Minnesota_Cook)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-recommendation-awd-sedan/23092 "2008-12-08T22:09:00Z")
I live in Minnesota and have a 2000 Mazda Protege five speed manual transmission and all season radials. It is terrible in the snow or any slippery weather. 1. Would snow tires make a noticeable difference? OR 2. … --- ## [Toyota MR2 traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-traction/22869)
**Author:** [@eskieguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eskieguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-traction/22869 "2008-12-03T20:19:41Z")
A friend has a Toyota MR2 Spider. Is there any way to add traction to this car for winter driving? She got new tires, and that didn't really help. Would weight behind the front seat help or hurt, or is this im… --- ## [Toyota Echo in the snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-in-the-snow/20848)
**Author:** [@ewd188](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ewd188)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-in-the-snow/20848 "2008-11-19T00:56:27Z")
Hello -- I'm thinking of buying a 2000 Toyota Echo and wonder if anyone has any opinions about its handling in the snow and ice. My commute is not long (2-3 miles) but I will be doing some longer distances in the ice an… --- ## [Crossfire Snow Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossfire-snow-tires/21374)
**Author:** [@sdovala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdovala)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossfire-snow-tires/21374 "2008-11-01T15:20:10Z")
My with got a Crossfire convertible this past summer and loves the car. However, the dealer told her that it will not be drivable in the snow even with snow tires. Does anyone have any experience with a Crossfire in the … --- ## [The Great Snow Plow Debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-snow-plow-debate/21003)
**Author:** [@nhtinkerer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhtinkerer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-snow-plow-debate/21003 "2008-10-21T17:42:59Z")
After 30 years of plowing I have the following insight. First, seldom does the hydraulics fail. What has failed is the chain might jump out of the hook, resulting in all sorts of mayhem. I always angled my plow toward… --- ## [Rust protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-protection/19215)
**Author:** [@stuckintraffic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stuckintraffic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2008, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-protection/19215 "2008-09-07T00:34:21Z")
I have an older 4wd Toyota truck that I love. I bought it on the west coast and despite its age it was nearly rust free. Now after 2 winters in upstate NY it is starting to develop surface rust on the body, undercarria… --- ## [Moving to the Northeast from the Deep South: How do I winterize my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-the-northeast-from-the-deep-south-how-do-i-winterize-my-car/16810)
**Author:** [@ediebr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ediebr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-the-northeast-from-the-deep-south-how-do-i-winterize-my-car/16810 "2008-07-17T18:12:17Z")
Hey, I am moving from New Orleans to Detroit and am wondering if there is anything I need to do to winterize my car... What do all of you recommend? My aunt told me about having to add something to gasoline in the winte… --- ## [Good car in Minnesota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-car-in-minnesota/15105)
**Author:** [@irislb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irislb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2008, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-car-in-minnesota/15105 "2008-06-11T02:59:21Z")
On last week's show C&C suggested a Ford Focus to the woman who moved to Minnesota and wanted a car good in snow. I love my '03 Focus but it is TERRIBLE in snow or on slick roads. No traction at all. I solved that by in… --- ## [A convertible in Minnesota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-convertible-in-minnesota/14367)
**Author:** [@nf8mills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nf8mills)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-convertible-in-minnesota/14367 "2008-05-24T20:44:40Z")
I have a 2004 Sebring convertible, vinyl top. We are moving from Florida to Minnesota and my husband says the vinyl won't hold up in the cold, and the heater won't warm up the car enough. I really want to enjoy those f… --- ## [Neutral Braking on Slippery Hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-braking-on-slippery-hills/12373)
**Author:** [@sb06794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sb06794)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-braking-on-slippery-hills/12373 "2008-03-30T18:09:50Z")
Ray made the statement "And more importantly, taking the car out of gear when going down hill is dangerous." in response to the question at http://www...er/09.html There is one special circumstance when it is dangero… --- ## [Which car best for living in New England](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-best-for-living-in-new-england/12114)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_Degr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy_Degr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-best-for-living-in-new-england/12114 "2008-03-29T20:53:23Z")
Hi, I curently live in Arizona and my husband and I are planning a move to MA. or NH. Becuase of the difference in weather I feel I will need a different car that handles better in snow. Currently I have a beautiful 20… --- ## [92 Cutlass Ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-cutlass-ciera/11961)
**Author:** [@Brian\_80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_80)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2008, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-cutlass-ciera/11961 "2008-03-18T23:37:55Z")
Whenever it rains or snows my car wont start in order to get it started it takes about an hour of trying by that time I have to have it hooked up to jumper cables anyone have any simular problems or kind of an idea of wh… --- ## [Honda 2005 loud noise everytime I'm driving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2005-loud-noise-everytime-im-driving/11771)
**Author:** [@Honda2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2005)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2005-loud-noise-everytime-im-driving/11771 "2008-03-14T16:04:11Z")
I bought my car in 2005 and when lived in Utah and California it was a nice silent car. I moved to the midwest in November and ever since the terrible snow storms in Dec. my car makes loud noises whenever I drive it ove… --- ## [GM car good in winter conditions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-car-good-in-winter-conditions/10805)
**Author:** [@mckeon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckeon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2008, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-car-good-in-winter-conditions/10805 "2008-02-18T22:01:01Z")
I am in the market for a new vehicle. I live in upper NY and am interested in a GM vehicle that is good in winter conditions. Any opinions? Thanks --- ## [What kind of SUV for Alaska?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-suv-for-alaska/10252)
**Author:** [@marysuzanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marysuzanna)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-suv-for-alaska/10252 "2008-02-05T16:07:22Z")
I own a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 132,000 miles. It is a wonderful and dependable vehicle! I currently live in Colorado, but may be moving to Anchorage, AK this year. Will my Jeep survive the 3500 mile drive A… --- ## [What's the best snow/ice car, SUV or truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-snow-ice-car-suv-or-truck/8541)
**Author:** [@jeglvi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeglvi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2007, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-snow-ice-car-suv-or-truck/8541 "2007-12-21T14:20:47Z")
I'm considering buying a new vehicle and live in the Northeast. My current vehicle, an old Ford Explorer with AWD, actually doesn't do that well in snow. I'd like to hear reader recommendations for a new vehicle (car, tr… --- ## [Moving to Area With Snow -- Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-area-with-snow-advice/8344)
**Author:** [@mjhughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjhughes)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2007, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-area-with-snow-advice/8344 "2007-12-18T23:35:07Z")
I'm a city boy, who has spent his entire life at \<1000 feet, potentially moving to a location \>8000 feet. I've got a 2004 v6 Saturn Vue AWD. 1) How will the car hold up, and what do I need to do to equip it for the s… --- ## [Which car for snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-snow/8216)
**Author:** [@violetlaverne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/violetlaverne)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2007, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-snow/8216 "2007-12-17T22:55:36Z")
My 19-year-old son is planning to drive from Missouri to Colorado to snowboard in January. He's wondering whether to drive the family's 2004 Honda Pilot, or his own car, a 2002 Mercury Sable. What do you advise? --- ## [Winter: Warm-up car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-warm-up-car/8321)
**Author:** [@merijul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merijul)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-warm-up-car/8321 "2007-12-15T17:28:50Z")
Please resolve a dispute between myself and my finance. Being correcton this matter is not a deal breaker for our marriage but I, of course, want to prove that I am right and he is wrong. In the winter (we live in Medf… --- ## [Driving on ice, 4 wheel drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-ice-4-wheel-drive/7883)
**Author:** [@erikbcf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikbcf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-ice-4-wheel-drive/7883 "2007-12-13T20:28:35Z")
Currently the weather is sleeting and raining freezing rain. I have a Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. I have to go to work, should I drive in regular 2wd or should I drive in 4wd? This is my first winter with a 4wd truck. Thanks… --- ## [Winterize?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winterize/8077)
**Author:** [@Marylander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winterize/8077 "2007-12-07T19:33:01Z")
We just moved from Hawaii (after living there for 15 years) to Maryland. We shipped our Mazda Protege from Hawaii, and I think we need to winterize it ASAP. My husband does not think we need to worry about winterizing … --- ## [Prius in the winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-in-the-winter/5923)
**Author:** [@ron\_staschak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron_staschak)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-in-the-winter/5923 "2007-10-19T14:36:11Z")
I have recently moved to the northern reaches of Maine ( Fort Kent).I would like to purchase a Prius (environment, fuel). I am told that the winter lows can reach minus 70 with the wind chill factor. I will also… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=6)