Don't let the winter weather get the best of your car. Click through for 13 helpful tips from GOBankingRates.
Keep your car running smoothly this winter with these cost-friendly tips
A few simple preventative steps can help ensure that your car will run smoothly in the cold, which will then help you keep your car costs down.

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Keep car costs down from the moment you walk into the dealership to well after you pay off your loan.
Remember to always buy and install winter tires in sets of four and never drive on them all year.
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Not moving your car for weeks at a time can cause damage.