Winter is coming. Soon, you’ll be driving through slush, chipping ice blocks out of your wheel wells, and scraping frost off your windshield in the refreshing negative-degree air. Winter driving in Minnesota is not for the faint of heart.

What does it take to make it through the long, blustery months? Here are some smart things to do.

Whether you’re headed to the vet or for a weekend at the cabin, sometimes you need to take your cat or dog in the car. This can be stressful for you and distressing for your animal friend. Do you know the best ways to keep both you and your pet safe in the car?

Here are some tips to help you travel safely and comfortably.

Most people don’t think much about their tires, but checking them regularly is an important safety measure.

You are three times more likely to be involved in a crash if your tires are underinflated by more than 25 percent. Underinflation can also overheat your tires, which makes steering difficult, adds excessive wear and tear to your tires, and also causes them to fail.

Preventative maintenance is the most cost-effective way to make your vehicle more fuel-efficient, and it can even help reduce your car’s emissions. Sure, it’s one more thing on your to-do list. But by tuning up your car on a regular basis will pay you back in substantial fuel economy gains.  

Here are some maintenance activities that will improve your fuel efficiency.

You’ve planned your trip to the dealership. You’re ready to check out the models, take advantage of great deals, and sign on the bottom line. But when it comes to the test drive, do you know what to look for?

There are a lot of things to consider when car shopping. The infographic below shows you what you should and shouldn’t do when you get behind the wheel for the first time. Here’s some good advice: