5 ways to ready your car for winter

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When the snow or slush starts, you don’t want to worry about visibility. Old windshield wipers, especially those that leave streaks, may not be enough in a blizzard. Check that your blades are working and if you need new ones, consider winter-specific blades. You may also want to get winter wiper fluid, which contains antifreeze and will work in subzero temperatures.