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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Do You Leave Your Car Warming up in Your Driveway? [Poll]

Police say unattended car are easy targets for thieves.

With the wind chill making it feel close to zero degrees this week, it's tempting to start your car and leave it running in the driveway while you finish getting ready in the morning.  But consider yourself warned. Not only is this practice bad for the environment, it makes your car an easy target for thieves.  Besides, modern car engines don't need to be warmed up for more than a couple of minutes, according to Engine Warm-Up 101 on AOL Autos. 

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David Peart

11:25 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013

@MMS, I have no opinion either way regarding the warmth, that's your choice. All I'm saying is be safe.   more ›

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