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WJLA, January 06, 2012

Is your car ready for winter?

Get prepared! Here's what the experts at several local garages and Jiffy Lube say you need to do to get your car in check for harsh winter conditions. For more tips on how to survive this winter, check out our guide to winterizing.

Cooling and charging

"There are two areas that always seem to have problems - [the] cooling system and charging system. Have them both checked so that the cooling system doesn't freeze and the charging system won't leave you stranded when the car won't start," said Jim Harris, general manager of D.C.'s AYT Auto.