When your windshield is covered with icy snow, the last thing you want to do is pry up your wipers to get them going. Heated ...

but also when snow carried in on shoes starts to melt. As driving concludes and the car cabins remains warm and humid, this moisture settles on the windows and subsequently freezes. The end result?

Winter’s cold, snow and salt can damage your car, burying it under grime, weakening the tires and stressing the engine.

It cleared a windshield of thick ... the non-rotating brush means you have to sweep rather than push snow off your car, putting a lot more strain on your wrists and shoulders.

To keep your windows and mirrors clear ... stocked emergency kit is a big plus for driving your rental car in the snow. What should you bring? For starters, add a flashlight, first aid supplies ...

Without proper vehicle maintenance, low temperatures combined with snow and ice ... and slow down window defogging, CarMax says. It can also produce a musty odor inside your car.