Throughout the week, people in the Northland have experienced bitter cold temperatures. But what steps can residents take to protect their homes and cars in below zero temps? Folks in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin need to be proactive with preparing their homes and cars for negative temperatures. Towing companies have already been busy around the clock moving vehicles that won’t start. Car batteries can’t hold a charge and things are just going to get colder.
Maurice Bourdag, the owner of NASCAR Towing, says typically a car battery lasts around five year. Drivers should regularly get it tested at a local mechanic so their vehicle doesn’t need to be towed.
“Have them test the battery charging system, if you have the capability to plug them in, that kind of helps, too. The alternator, bad spark plugs could be a factor to, getting the car tuned up properly. Those are the main things,” Bourdag said. “Basically, you know, the spark plugs, battery and the charging system. As long as they’re all working properly, cars should start just fine. We’ve been having all three trucks going pretty much non-stop these past several days…