Q: My sister has a new Hyundai or Kia (hope it doesn't make a difference). She does not have a garage and lives here in Minnesota. She had an engine block heater in her old car. She went to have one ...

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Tom: Well, the primary benefit is that your car will start, Emily. Ray: For those of you lucky enough not to live in the great frozen north, a block heater is an electric heating element that's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter is fast approaching for folks in the Northern Hemisphere, and the colder months can be rough on vehicles. We have to dig them out after ...

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More than 331,000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickup trucks for a fire risk thanks to an optional engine block heater cord that could cause a short circuit. Related: More GM News ...

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