Video: Helping Your Car Beat the Summer Heat Is No Sweat

By Joe Wiesenfelder
July 2, 2018

Summer heat and travel can put a lot of strain on your car, especially if you tow a boat, camper or trailer. In our latest edition of “Driving Smart,” I provide a list of things for you or your mechanic to check to stay ahead of any problems you may encounter this summer.

Watch the video now, or catch this week’s episode of “Driving Smart” on TV Saturday morning. Check here for local airtimes.

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