After weeks of frigid weather and snow coated cars across Chicagoland in salt and other debris, many were looking forward to ...

Use a soft-bristle brush or cloth to gently scrub the interior of the base. Sprinkle the cloth with more baking soda if there are stuck-on particles. Pour out the water, add some cool water to rinse, ...

If your car feels down on power, a trip to the garage might be in order, but checking these things before you go could save you a pile of cash.